dietitian
/,daii'tiʃn/ Cách viết khác : (dietitian) /,daii'tiʃn/
Definition
Noun: A healthcare professional who is an expert in the science of nutrition and diet. A dietitian uses this knowledge to advise individuals and groups on food choices and eating habits to promote health, manage diseases, or achieve specific health goals.
Usage
A "dietitian" is a qualified specialist. The term is used to refer to the person's profession or role. - You consult a dietitian for personalized nutrition advice. - Hospitals employ dietitians to plan patient meals. - She is a registered dietitian.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Clinical dietitian: A dietitian who works in a hospital or clinic, providing medical nutrition therapy to patients with specific conditions like diabetes or kidney disease.
- Registered Dietitian (RD) / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN): The official, legally protected titles for dietitians in many countries who have met specific academic and professional requirements.
Variants and Related Words
- Dietician: An alternative, less common spelling of "dietitian." Both spellings are correct.
- Nutritionist: A broader term for someone who studies nutrition. In many regions, "dietitian" is a legally protected title with specific qualifications, while "nutritionist" may not be regulated. A registered dietitian is always a nutritionist, but a nutritionist is not necessarily a dietitian.
Synonyms
- Nutrition specialist
- Food scientist (though this more specifically refers to the science of food composition and safety)
Related Phrases
- To see a dietitian: To have a consultation with a dietitian.
- You should see a dietitian to help manage your cholesterol.
- Dietitian-approved: A label indicating that a meal plan or product has been evaluated and endorsed by a dietitian.
- This is a dietitian-approved snack for children.
Noun
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a specialist in the study of nutrition
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