dietician
/,daii'tiʃn/ Cách viết khác : (dietitian) /,daii'tiʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A specialist in the study of nutrition: A dietician is a healthcare professional who is an expert in diet and nutrition. They advise people on what to eat to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve specific health-related goals, often working in hospitals, clinics, or private practice.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The hospital dietician created a personalized meal plan for the patient with diabetes.
- You should consult a registered dietician for advice on managing your cholesterol through diet.
Advanced Usage
"Clinical dietician": A dietician who works in a hospital or other healthcare facility, providing medical nutrition therapy to patients.
- The clinical dietician assessed the patient's nutritional needs after surgery.
"Registered dietician (RD)" / "Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)": Official professional titles for dieticians who have met specific academic and professional requirements, including supervised practice and passing a national exam.
- To provide medical nutrition therapy, you must see a registered dietician.
Variants and Related Words
Dietitian (n): An alternative, equally common spelling of "dietician".
- Both "dietician" and "dietitian" are accepted spellings for the profession.
Dietetics (n): The science concerned with nutritional planning and preparation of foods.
- She studied dietetics at university to become a dietician.
Nutritionist (n): A broader term for someone who studies or is an expert in nutrition. Note: In many regions, "dietician" is a legally protected title with specific qualifications, while "nutritionist" may not be.
- A nutritionist might work in public health, while a dietician often works in clinical settings.
Synonyms
- Nutrition specialist: An expert in the field of food and nutrition.
- Dietary consultant: A professional who gives advice on eating habits.
Noun
- a specialist in the study of nutrition