dietician
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- noun
- /ˌdaɪəˈtɪʃən/
- At the wellness center, a dietician helps clients create balanced diets tailored to their health needs.
- a dietician in food
Examples
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All children received their initial instruction and long-term management by a health care team that included a diabetes nurse/educator, a dietician, a social worker, and a pediatrician who specializes in diabetes.
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I have a health plan developed with a team of experts, including dieticians.
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I am not a doctor, dietician, or any sort of medical professional.
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I used to be a dietician.
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I suggest that you visit a dietician or a nutritionist for this.
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Children failing to thrive need investigation—coeliac disease is diagnosed on intestinal biopsy—but for others, the advice of an experienced dietician may be effective.
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Supplements such as fibre, folic acid, iron, and vitamins B6, E, and D are also prescribed if needed, and annual dietician and primary care review is advised.
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If you want to lose weight, consult a dietician for personalized meal planning.
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The dietician recommended that I include more fruits and vegetables in my daily meals.
Synonyms
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A person who gives advice about healthy eating
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A person who gives advice about what to eat to stay healthy
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Etymology
The word dietician comes from diet, an old word that meant 'way of life' or how you live and eat, and the ending -ician which means a specialist, as in musician or physician. So, a dietician is a trained expert who advises people about what to eat and how to plan healthy meals.