nutritionist

Everyday

A nutritionist is a person who knows a lot about food and how it affects health, and gives advice on healthy eating. tree →

In the lessons

Met in healthy-eating and science lessons, at hospitals and in sport; it is also a job children may hear about.

Examples

• The nutritionist said we should eat more vegetables. tree →
• Our football club has a nutritionist. tree →
• A nutritionist helped plan the school menu. tree →
• She wants to become a nutritionist. tree →
• The nutritionist explained why breakfast matters. tree →
• Ask a doctor or nutritionist before changing your diet a lot. tree →

Note

Plural: nutritionists. In the UK, a «dietitian» is a protected title with special training; anyone can call themselves a nutritionist in some countries, so check who gives advice.