As a student athlete in both high school and college I was committed to physical fitness but, like many others, I struggled with my weight. After unsuccessful attempts at fad dieting and unsustainable calorie restriction, I learned basic nutrition concepts that guided my food choices and enabled me to maintain a healthy weight. This experience inspired me to increase the depth of my knowledge and earn a degree in nutrition and food science from Wayne State. I aspire become a registered dietitian to promote nutrition education in the community in order to address health concerns and encourage behavior changes that will ultimately improve quality of life for many. As a registered dietitian, I would apply what I have learned in the classroom and at work to educate and motivate others to improve their health and wellness through nutrition.
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For the past year, I have been working full-time at WIC where my responsibilities include providing nutrition education and services to low-income women and their children. Through this position, I work with registered dietitians, utilize written care plans, and practice effective counseling techniques to ensure that our clients begin to make positive dietary changes. Working at Woodward Hills with a registered dietitian gave me experience with therapeutic and mechanically altered diets and the knowledge to ensure patients receive proper nutrition to address their individual health conditions. It was rewarding to assist in teaching a Cooking Matters course where students appreciated the opportunity to learn about the best foods to feed their families to prevent disease and improve their health within the constraints of a severely limited food budget. Each of these experiences has inspired me to pursue additional education in the field of
In December …show more content…
For the past year, I have been working full-time at WIC where my responsibilities include providing nutrition education and services to low-income women and their children. Through this position, I work with registered dietitians, utilize written care plans, and practice effective counseling techniques to ensure that our clients begin to make positive dietary changes. Working at Woodward Hills with a registered dietitian gave me experience with therapeutic and mechanically altered diets and the knowledge to ensure patients receive proper nutrition to address their individual health conditions. It was rewarding to assist in teaching a Cooking Matters course where students appreciated the opportunity to learn about the best foods to feed their families to prevent disease and improve their health within the constraints of a severely limited food budget. Each of these experiences has inspired me to pursue additional education in the field of