dietitian

Meal planning professional

A dietitian is a health professional trained in nutrition and diet planning.

Dietitians work in hospitals, clinics, schools, and private practice, helping people manage medical conditions or improve eating habits: The dietitian created a meal plan for his diabetes.

The term implies formal credentials, unlike the looser "nutritionist." Also spelled dietician.

occupation

nutritionist

Food and health advisor

clinic · pediatric · geriatric · oncology · outpatient · inpatient · community · research · academia · internship

nutrition

calories

Measures of food energy

carbohydrates · fats · vitamins · minerals · fiber · antioxidants · probiotics · portion · balance · deficiency

advisor

consultation

Meeting seeking expert guidance

assessment · referral · expertise · specialist · educator · coach · mentor · practitioner · professional · consultant

planning

menu

List of available dishes

cuisine · cooking · schedule · variety · intake · restriction · budget · tracking · goals · personalized

medical

diabetes

Metabolic disorder affecting glucose

allergies · intolerance · celiac · anorexia · bulimia · malnutrition · renal · cardiovascular · metabolic · gastrointestinal

Categories
Opposites
professional role/food relationship

dietitianpastry chef

Cook specializing in desserts

chef · bartender · sommelier · restaurateur · food critic

approach to eating

dietitianglutton

Excessive, voracious eater

overeater · binge eater · feeder · hedonist · epicure

evidence basis

dietitianquack

Fake healer or fowl noise

snake oil salesman · wellness influencer · pseudoscientist

Phrases
Family

dietitians

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