Translation guide
The scientific study of diet and its effects on health, often in a clinical or professional context.
栄養学
dietetics (as a field of study)
Referring to the academic or professional discipline concerned with nutrition and diet planning.
The standard term for 'nutrition science' or 'dietetics' as an academic field. It covers the study of nutrients and their effects on the body.
彼女は大学で栄養学を専攻している。
She is majoring in dietetics at university.
A less common term that directly translates to 'dietetics' or 'meal science'. It emphasizes the practical aspects of diet and meal planning.
食事学の専門家が健康的な献立を提案した。
A dietetics expert suggested a healthy menu.
Literally 'nutritional science', often used interchangeably with 栄養学, but can imply a more research-oriented approach.
栄養科学の進歩により、新しい食事療法が開発された。
Advances in dietetics have led to the development of new dietary therapies.
Referring to the applied work of a dietitian in a hospital or clinical setting.
Specifically 'clinical nutrition' or 'clinical dietetics', focusing on dietary management of diseases.
臨床栄養学の知識は、糖尿病患者の治療に不可欠だ。
Knowledge of clinical dietetics is essential for treating diabetic patients.
Refers to 'nutritional guidance' or 'dietary counseling', a key part of dietetics practice.
管理栄養士が患者に栄養指導を行った。
The registered dietitian provided dietetics counseling to the patient.
栄養学 is the most common and widely understood term for dietetics. 食事学 is rarely used and may sound old-fashioned or overly literal. Stick with 栄養学 unless you need to emphasize the practical meal-planning aspect.
栄養学を学ぶ
to study dietetics