UTSPH/DI/MPH Program Application Report

My interest as a future Registered Dietitian is to work children and adolescents. I wish I can afford nutrition education, especially to children and adolescents, as I think the value of food and nutrition education is the important step in shaping a

I am interested in the Masters of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health program offered at Maryland University Integrative Health. The unique holistic approach of the nutrition program is an aspect that I am very passionate about. I believe nutrition is a vital part of one’s well-being, and it plays an integral part in one’s overall longevity. In this essay, I will share with my interests in maintaining a healthy nutritious lifestyle, my long term goals both personally and professionally, and how an opportunity to obtain my masters in this program will fulfill my aspirations.

Montclair State University and I posses a common vision. I, like MSU believe in the power of thinking critically and acting ethically in every possible aspect of my life. I have chosen to study Nutrition at Montclair because I want to help people make educated lifestyle choices and develop healthy habits, which has always been a dream of mine. Because I intend to pursue a career in dietetics, I see Montclair State University as an ideal place for me. Offering impressive coursework and programs that will quench my thirst for knowledge, this university will prepare me for a dietetic internship and provide me the confidence of knowing that I would be getting an excellent education in nutrition at a top school with consistently high ratings.

The occupation of a Registered Dietician (RD) can often be mistaken by the occupation of a Nutritionist. Many individuals tend to disregard the fact that both career titles involve particular education procedures, distinct credentials and licensing requirements, different salaries, and unique work environments. The first main difference of an RD and Nutritionist is the schooling involved for both. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “Registered dietitians are required to complete a formal education program that results in at least a baccalaureate degree. This program must be approved by the Dietetics’ Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and include a practical component performed in a career-related

I have known Mrs. Jennifer Dixon Cravens for 5 years, and have found her to be dedicated, well knowledge in the field of health and nutrition, and patience with her students. I have had the opportunity to work with and collaborate on grants, organize and host conferences held at Bowie State University, and attend community classes from Mrs. Dixon Cravens, I have observed her work first hand. She has taught several community nutrition and

Although the passion in nutrition is real, the transition from nursing school to dietetics was not easy. I had a hard time adapting to the speedy quarter system at UC Davis, and was

I pursued this newfound passion by majoring in Nutrition and Food Sciences at Louisiana State University (LSU). During freshman year, I began working with Dr. Catherine Champagne at one of the world’s leading nutritional research centers, Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Under Dr. Champagne’s direction, I gained experience in components of nutritional counseling, in-depth dietary research and interpreting

Goal #1: Graduate students with a high knowledge in clinical nutrition issues who will contribute to providing high quality, effective, patient-centered care.

Born two months premature at just under five pounds, I like to believe that starting small can lead to big things. My parents were informed that it was unlikely that I would attend public school or gain the ability to speak well. But they were undaunted and instilled in me a can-do attitude. For the next dozen years I worked hard to overcome those setbacks with a steady routine of speech, motor skill and nutrition therapy. Without knowing it then, those difficult experiences were building my character and inspired my future. During my hospital volunteer work, I learned about the critical role diet plays in health, particularly for expectant mothers. Working with the Food Trust and Act in Faith nonprofits, I discovered how difficult it was for low income people to access nutritious food; and working with Aramark I developed a love and respect for preparing and serving healthy meals. Now, as I move on from West Chester University, I am proud to say that I am able to pay forward the kindness I received as a child, and the knowledge I 've gained through my studies and work, as I pursue a profession in dietetics. Good and accessible nutrition is vital for every person 's wellbeing, and I want to dedicate my life 's work to this field.

Alison Krall was the speaker, she joined the clinical nutrition team at Ohio State in 2003. Her work mainly focuses on the medical and surgical ICU, Oncology including the Outpatient Radiation Clinic, and several other areas in Oncology. In 2015, she worked as a Lead Dietitian and Clinical Coordinator for the Human Nutrition Dietetic Internship program. One thing that I think I would like this job is to teach outpatient control their nutrients intake or do some instruction about the nutrients intake to them. One thing I think I would not like about this job is that you need to meet many patients in a day, and some times you don’t know the answer when patient ask you some specific questions. One thing that really surprise me is that the outpatient

Personal Statement Growing up, my mom often made “yellow” dinners, as I called them, consisting of baked chicken, boxed mashed potatoes, corn, crescent rolls, and milk. I wasn’t raised in an environment that made nutrition a top priority. My interest in nutrition began from watching cooking shows on Food Network, flourishing my desire to mimic the chef’s made-from-scratch creations. Together with my interest in nutrition that came from being an athlete, I was determined to study dietetics with the goal of opening my own ‘healthy’ restaurant.

My life’s goal is to become a successful scientist in an academic center with a thriving research community devoted to understanding molecular mechanisms behind human disease and establishing a foundation to develop therapeutic innovations. I strongly believe training at the Institute of Human Nutrition program and Dr. Liza Pon’s laboratory at Columbia University will help me achieve this goal.

In this speech, I will outline the job description, preparation, the advantages and disadvantages of a career in Diet and Nutrition. Recent statistics published by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, indicate that more 12.5 million adults and children suffer from obesity in the United States. By 2030, approximately 115 million adults are expected to be obese. This figure represents nearly half of the adult population in America. To prevent the prevalence of obesity in our nation, many individuals and businesses are hiring preventive health care professionals, such as nutritionists and registered dietitians.

Like the experience of learning how to ride a bike, I have had several pivotal moments in my life that have shaped my career path towards wanted to be a Registered Dietitian. Some of the most important experiences occurred during my undergraduate career. One experience was becoming the President of the Student Dietetic Association, which  allowed me to mold my leadership skills by being required to delegate tasks, organize events, and be the face of the organization. In addition, taking on this a leadership role helped to strengthen one of my main weaknesses, public speaking. In the past, I have struggled with speaking to

This Health Promotion Project that focused on dietary modifications was based on the Pender Health Model. Several aspects of this model were used in evaluating this project, and providing support to the patient. “To build a healthier America, health promotion and prevention must become priorities using innovative approaches, partnerships, and capacity building” (Pender et al., 2015). Throughout this project we built a working partnership, and used innovative approaches to get N.A. started on her new health journey.