Nutrition Personal Statement

The foundation of my passion for nutrition and health was laid early in my life. Growing up with a dietitian for a mother, I was taught from an early age that the cornerstone of a complete picture of health is a nutritious diet. I was taught that food is our medicine—we either pay for medical bills to combat chronic diseases or we pay for foods that nurture our bodies. Our daily lifestyle activities cultivated an environment of complete health that has impacted my success in life thus far and is helping me avoid the numerous chronic diseases that plague our society. It is for this reason that I have fallen in love with the field of dietetics—particularly the preventative aspect. My undergraduate studies in Food Science, Nutrition and Health
Above all, I have developed myself as a strong leader who is able to create a positive, successful environment through excellent communication, strong interpersonal relationships, and outstanding organization. My ability to organize has provided me with strong praise from my supervisors and many opportunities to further utilize these skills. My strong ability to multi-task is evident through the numerous job, volunteer, and coordinator positions I have successfully held and completed during the same time frame. Due to my high involvement work experiences to pay for my college education and volunteer experiences diversify myself, I regret that I have low involvement in shadowing dietitians within clinical settings. However, my numerous experiences have provided opportunities for me to develop myself professionally and to practice skills in both dietetics and the physical aspect of health. It is because of this that I feel qualified to educate individuals on a healthful and nutritious lifestyle—one that combines a nutritious diet and physical activity to live the fullest of their ability and maintain a high standard of living into adulthood. These experiences have led me to develop the career aspirations which I will pursue after I graduate with a Bachelors of Science, complete my dietetic internship, and pass the Registered Dietitian exam. These aspirations include opening a private practice which allows me to provide nutrition counseling and physical training to my clients. In considering the various internships available for the next step in my professional development, my mother, a Morrison’s Healthcare dietitian, presented the internship program