nutritionistn.

1898 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 8 Oct. 1064/2 The author of this book is a fervent disciple of Weismann, or if we may venture to coin a word, a ‘nutritionist’, and the book is a plea for the proper nourishment of the child.

1921 Duluth (Minnesota) News-Tribune 10 May 7 Lucy Cordiner, nutritionist of the office of extension work with women, University of Minnesota, approves the slogan. ‘Mother's Half Hour Every Day in Every Home.’

1926 Univ. State of N.Y. Bull. to Schools June 261/2 Dentists, dental hygienists and nutritionists, when employed, are required to assist the medical inspector.

1959 New Biol. 30 106 Animal nutritionists also have considered the possibility that traces of boron may be required in the vertebrate diet.

1988 Which? Jan. 20/2 Eat less fat and more fibre is the general message from most nutritionists.

2000 N.Y. Mag. 8 May 6 a/3 (advt.) Adjune's A-team of pros, including a nutritionist, can sit down with Mom, evaluate her lifestyle and goals, and come up with a plan of action.