dietitian
noun
di·e·ti·tian
ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən 
variants
or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics
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The first step is talking to your doctor, dietitian, counselor or other professional to come up with a plan that works best for you.
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Alora Bopray, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Fiber is very important, not only for overall health, but for reducing cholesterol levels and helping maintain a healthy weight, which are important for lowering cardiovascular risk, said Lindsey Wohlford, MS, RD, LD, a wellness dietitian at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, dietitians like Kremer explain that this becomes a numbers game and fully understanding the amount of protein that's needed for your individual diet and goals.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
According to registered dietitians, a nut-and-dried fruit combo is ideal.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
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Alora Bopray, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Fiber is very important, not only for overall health, but for reducing cholesterol levels and helping maintain a healthy weight, which are important for lowering cardiovascular risk, said Lindsey Wohlford, MS, RD, LD, a wellness dietitian at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, dietitians like Kremer explain that this becomes a numbers game and fully understanding the amount of protein that's needed for your individual diet and goals.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
According to registered dietitians, a nut-and-dried fruit combo is ideal.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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