A Brief Summary Of Daria's Dietitian Program

When I first began college I was unsure of what career path I wanted to pursue, but I knew whatever I chose would lead me to a challenging and rewarding career. My first semester I enrolled as a biology major because of my interest in science and desire to work within the health care field. This same semester I also happened to be taking a nutrition class as apart of my general education, and I was introduced to the science of nutrition. As the semester progressed my passion for nutrition grew, while the feelings of uncertainty I had about my future career path began to dissolve. I was drawn to nutrition once I began learning about the effect that food has on our health, and realized I could help people suffering from diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, which are so prevalent today. I knew that choosing to major in dietetics was going to require an immense amount of hard work and dedication, but I decided to accept the challenge and pursue a career in dietetics.

I am seeking a dietetic internship at California State University Fresno, to continue my journey in dietetics. At first, obtaining a college education meant more than just assuring a better future but breaking the chain in a long line of poverty and illiteracy. As my mother was a single parent and immigrant to the United States with less than a first grade education, her desire to have a better life for me has always been present. Being a first generation Mexican-American and the first in my family to graduate college, I consider myself privileged to have the opportunities my parents never had. Although, I did not know it at the time, my journey in dietetics started after high school. I was fortunate at such a young age to work in a convalescent home as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). While caring for the residents, I discovered an innate need to care for others. I gained as much from them as they did from me. As a CNA, I

I have always had a passion for education and being at Saint Vincent Academy, I have grown into a passionate young woman. Academically, I have been exposed to many different classes such as American History, Women's History, Modern History, a very graphic freshman year health class, and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Each class has helped me in forming my passion of helping people and the ability to empathize. Through my history classes, I have learned about the need to help others and through my science classes, I have come to the decision to become a nutritionist/ registered dietician. My goal as a nutritionist is to help people take better care of themselves and it will start by acknowledging them on what they put into their body's and the

My short-term goals are to enhance my knowledge of medical nutrition therapy, to gain experiences in all aspects of the dietetic field especially in clinical nutrition setting, and to become an RD. My long-term career goals are to become Certified Diabetes Educator, to engage and serve in community nutrition, and to promote wellness and preventive health care for socio-economically and culturally fragile populations. The U.S. population has become increasingly diverse in ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. Therefore, I believe that providing patient-centered education with respect on the differences of cultural, religious, and dietary practices are the keys to becoming a successful educator in nutrition counseling and education.

These health care teams often are made up of many different types of professionals including doctors, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, therapists, registered dietitians (RD), and many other different types of technologists and technicians. Although all of these members of the team are essential, the role registered dietitian’s play and the knowledge they contribute is vital to many different specialties in health care. According to a study by Kelly Adams, Karen Lindell, Martin Kolhmeier, and Steven Zeisel, only 30% of medical schools require an actual separate course in nutrition. Although their curriculum may include nutrition throughout the many different courses a physician has to take, this is an inadequate amount of time being spent on nutrition to be considered and expert in this field, which results in the vitality of having and maintaining a RD on their team. Nutrition can prevent and help treat many different problems that arise in clinical care and the different specialties that it entails.

This internship has giving me the chance to observe and witness firsthand the daily activates of a dietitian. Also I have seen how rewarding a dietitian’s career can be in helping others obtain their goals for a healthier life. Over the semester I was able to watch one successful client lose over 25 pounds and reverse her prediabetes health parameters. This has truly shown me that this is the right career for me because I want a job that I can help other. Before I started this internship I wanted to observe nutrition counseling and learn how to effectively use it. Another goal I had for my internship was to practice the nutritional skill I acquired in my undergraduate curriculum. Over the semester I was able to practice menu planning, observe nutrition counseling, nutrition assessment, and create nutrition education handouts. This internship has also, reinforced my dream and goal of owning my own nutritional business. Being able to experience the entrepreneurial aspect of a dietitian with Texas Total Health has taught me so much and opened my eyes to what I need to do to obtain my goal later in life. I didn’t truly have a perspective of all the work you have to put into your own business until this internship. However after this experience I have realized that I know that I do have what it takes to fulfill my

In the past month, Faith experienced many changes in her daily routine. To begin, she now lives independently and cannot rely on a parent to ensure her readiness for school. In the past she did make her own breakfast, which assisted her growth in independence before college. Furthermore, she now chooses a healthier breakfast at the dining hall. However, her scattered schedule demonstrates many

If you are looking for an outgoing, unique and friendly girl to befriend on campus, look no further. Alicia Lykens is an incoming freshman here at Lock Haven University. She has chosen to major in Health Sciences with a concentration in Physician Assistant studies. However, her goal is to later in life be a nutritionist. She has chosen to concentrate in Physician Assistant studies because the prerequisites for a nutritionist are almost identical to the prerequisites for a concentration in Physician Assistant studies. Alicia finds health and fitness extremely important, which majorly influenced her decision to pursue a career as a nutritionist. Another factor which influenced Alicia’s decision to pursue a career as a nutritionist is the fact

I firmly believe that through earning the registered dietitian credential, I have a chance to impact the health outcomes of my family, friends, neighbors, future patients, as well as future generations. I am confident that the Dietetic Internship and Masters of Public Health (DI/MPH) program at the University of Texas School of Public Health (UTSPH) is the ideal environment to prepare me in the pursuit of my primary long-term goal of developing a career as a research dietitian. In addition to the program’s alignment with my professional interests, I will bring grit, curiosity, maturity and academic excellence to the next cohort.

Even though this could likely change over my next two years of schooling, it is reassuring to know that it is not just one area of dietetics that I want to work in. For example, I have always been interested in sports, so I think it would be really interesting to get to work with athletes. On the other hand, I also think that it would be extremely interesting to work at a school, campus or university. Once I was old enough to realize what I was being fed at school I started packing lunches, and then in high school I never went through the lunch line. I think it is extremely important that quality food is served to students in school. Also, I am interested in the idea of a supermarket registered dietitian. Shoppers may only go to their family doctor once or twice a year, but many of them go to the grocery store once or twice in a matter of a few weeks. These registered dietitians can have a great influence on the choices that shoppers make when at the grocery store. As I am writing this paper, I am realizing that there are so many fields that have sparked my interest, and I have still so much to learn, which is so exciting to

I have studied BSc Nutrition with foundation degree for four years at South Wales University Newport. The course covered various aspects related to health and nutrition and included a variety of scientific modules. During my time in university I expanded my debating, discussion and presentation skills, and studying modules such as health psychology and applied nutrition have improved my communication and analytical skills. These opportunities have greatly helped develop my capacity for thinking creatively about how to promote healthy lifestyles.

My journey to become a registered dietitian has been longer and maybe more complex than the average college students. As a first-generation college student I was faced with many challenges that to this day have shaped me in a unique way as a dietitian. During this year of my internship, I want to be able to reflect on my own growth, strengths and weaknesses and be open to feedback to improve as a dietitian.

Because of I kept eating junk foods for most of the times, I gained a lot of weight and made a new record of body weight. Since then I decided to incorporate exercise and low-calorie snacks in my diet. While I was dieting, I got interested in food and cooking. I was very bad at cooking, so I wanted to learn how to cook and know healthy foods for my long life. And so I decided to go to culinary school to gain knowledge, skill, and learn how to please people through food.

In the above paragraph I have gained the knowledge on how to balance me and my family's lifestyle. I already knew we needed to be eating health and staying active. It is hard to do so in a busy world. But, this course has definitely reinforced on how to stay healthy and fit and implement new things in my life. This course has also reinforced just as you should get a physical annually, your child needs regular well check-ups. Something further that I have been able to balance and reinforce is getting in a good habit is eating a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. Choosing whole grains as much as possible over refined ones will give your child more nutrients and fiber. Make an effort to avoid foods that are processed, high in sugar or high in saturated fat, all of which can increase risks for health problems such as diabetes. Especially helped reinforce with my diabetes.

A majority of individuals that inhabit this universe were not born with a talent. I, unfortunately was no exception. I grew up stumbling through different sports teams and art classes. From playing games of softball to attending pottery classes, nothing really stuck to me. I was beginning to doubt I would ever find anything I was truly passionate about until recently. I have realized that I am passionate about food. Not just eating it, but also studying it as it is processed though the body. I was initially introduced to nutrition through my own poor eating habits. I was on the verge of becoming obese when visited a Nutritionist. I was very overwhelmed with my diet changes at first, but then became amazed at how much better I felt mentally and physically. I was so inspired by this that I decided that becoming a Nutritionist would be something that I want to do for a living. The quizzes from The College Foundation of North Carolina seemed to support my decisions as well, making me even more confident to pursue a career doing my passion.