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Definition of nutritionist

nutritionist

/nuːˈtrɪʃənɪst/
nu · tri · tion · ist
Adverb:nutritionally
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Plural:nutritionists
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Adjective:nutritional
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nutritionist Lexical Profile

nutritionist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A specialist who studies the relationship between food and health and advises people on dietary choices to promote wellness and manage medical conditions.

Example

"The athlete consulted a sports nutritionist to optimize her meal plan before the marathon."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In many jurisdictions, "dietitian" is a legally protected medical title requiring formal clinical accreditation and licensing, whereas "nutritionist" is often less strictly regulated and may be used more broadly by general wellness advisors.

• Rhymes for nutritionist

• Nearby Words

nutrition
nutritional
nutritionally
nutritionist
nutritious
nutritiously
nutritiousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century from "nutrition" (ultimately from Latin nutrire, meaning "to nourish" or "to suckle") and the agentive suffix "-ist".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nutritionist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nutritionist
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