I am a first generation student that grew up in a low income household. At a young age, I learned the necessity of having the dedication to achieve goals. For a long time, I worked in pear orchards, on a 12-foot ladder picking pears off of trees. I genuinely value what I learned from that experience because it motivated me to peruse a higher education. I’m applying to the University of Nevada, Reno dietetic internship because it will provide me with the tools I need to successfully advance into the dietetics profession. I’m interested in both the clinical aspect of the profession, which this program focuses on, and also in the community. I am qualified for the program because I have experience with diversity, community outreach, and work at …show more content…
After completing a nutrition course, I was amazed by the impact that nutrition has on the human body. At that time, I decided to pursue a career in dietetics, because I wanted to study something that would be applicable to my daily life. I am passionate about nutrition and helping others achieve a healthy lifestyle and well-being through a healthy well balanced diet. I enjoy learning and think this program will allow me to have incredible new exposures that can help me expand my knowledge. Dietetics is a dynamic field where I can explore my different interest and accomplish what I desire. Ultimately, this career will have a beneficial impact on my life both personally and professionally; I want to make a difference by sharing my nutrition knowledge with people who need …show more content…
Feeling competent in a hospital setting is important because health care is always changing. I would like to start my career this way and be able to apply the knowledge that I acquired through the internship in that environment. While working as a Clinical Dietitian, I want to obtain a Master’s degree in Public Health. A future goal is to work in program development at a national level or in communities with nutrition promotion and diabetes prevention. I want to provide people the tools for healthy eating. I worked with a multicultural community at the Human Services Resource Center. They faced either food insecurities or poverty and I felt satisfied when I was able to help and would like to continue that throughout my career. Because of my background, I understand some of the struggles that an individual with social, cultural, or economic barriers might face when it comes to eating adequate
I have been in healthcare for about 6 years now. I started off as a nutritionist in a hospital setting, working with patients of all health statuses. I worked closely with doctors to determine what meal plan would best suit each patient. I went to work day after day to meet a new group of patients who were previously admitted the night before; very rarely did I work long term with one particular patient. Although I enjoyed helping people change their eating habits and educating them on how to better their health, at the end of the day I felt like there was something missing; I wanted more.
Over the last few years, I shadowed a Primary Care Adult Nurse Practitioner whose office is located in the underserved urban area of Irvington, NJ. She also takes care of patients from the surrounding areas of Irvington, Newark, and East Orange, all of which have very large underserved populations including African Americans, Latinos, and patients from the Middle East. During my clinical shadowing, I gained a appreciation for the complexity of treating long term chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, HIV, and hypertension. In many cases these conditions were exacerbated due to poor nutrition, non-compliance, and lack of education about healthy lifestyle choices. I gained a keen understanding of the importance of patient education and the ability to connect patients with community services to help them with their economic and social challenges.
In conclusion, It is therefore important that all healthcare workers involved in direct patient care should appreciate the value of providing their patients with adequate nutritional education and be familiar with the possibilities for providing nutrition support if needed for example Meals on Wheels that provides nutritious meals to home bound older adults who are unable to prepare meals for themselves and have no one able and/or willing to provide meals for them as this organization does uses a balanced nutritious meal that meets USDA recommended daily dietary
Proper nutrition is important in maintaining a long and healthy life. Most Americans are rushed due to their busy work schedules, and do not take the time to plan their diets properly. Like me, most Americans are unaware of the importance of eating a healthy diet and consume too many foods without the proper nutrients. Throughout my life I have been fortunate. I have not had any major health problems, and have been able to consume most foods without having to worry about gaining weight. These last two years, however, I started to gain weight and have become concerned with my diet. Changing my poor eating habits has been difficult for me, however, having this assignment has taught me that it is not as difficult as I previously imagined.
“As I work every day”, she started, “even though this is a job that I do in a repetitive fashion, I am moved every time by the fact that I can treat and improve people’s lives through food: what we might sometimes care less.” “I am able to help people with what they choose to eat, which in the end will help them walk the paths of healthy lives. And this is the driving force that strengthens my life as well.” And she added, “But compared to the amount and intensity of education one has to attain in becoming a dietitian, I don’t think this profession gets paid enough.” “And I devote plethora of my time in counseling my patients to reshape their nutritional practices. But I realized that these practices are really tough to break. This is when the negative aspects of being a dietitian come into
Healthcare is intriguing. The health and wellness of people always has been intriguing and always will be. My background in healthcare came as an environmental pass down with a father as a Registered Nurse and a mother in healthcare management. It was inevitable that the journey of healthcare started being instilled without my knowledge of it, as a young child. A constant learning in the health sciences and management directed my way. By the start of college, the intrigue lead to compassion, lighting a fire for the administration of healthcare. This calling spurred by a great woman, my mother, who is a national redesign award winner by the Bureau of Primary Healthcare in Health Disparities. These footsteps down her similar path with careful guidance, but not to be confused with an easy path.
Since 1916, the United States Department of Agriculture (the government agency responsible for all U.S. policy regarding agriculture, food, and farming) has revised their recommendations several times. Unfortunately, money talks and the USDA’s recommendations are based on outdated science and are influenced by people with business interest. Even so, its recommendations are considered almost “holy” by physicians, nutritionists, and dieters, but in reality, they are the root cause of the problem. A single visit to our local public school cafeteria and it will become clear that they do not have the best interests of the children at heart. What they are feeding our innocent children is preposterous. Doctors, the people we trust and expect to be “the experts”, do not know much about the subject of nutrition. A vast majority of medical schools in the U.S. require just 25-30 hours or less of nutrition training, and some do not require at all. So doctors must rely on the ...
I am inspired to explore the field of dietetics which is very broad and dietitians perform a variety of functions in their jobs. As a dietitian, I can work in a wide variety of positions such as a foodservice manager in commercial or institutional, a community nutritionist, such as the WIC and Headstart, a consultant to major food corporations such as Kelloggs and Kraft or go into sales. I am very interested in working in a position where I can help people develop habits to improve their health. I may eventually go on to graduate school to advance my knowledge of dietetics.
...arable interaction between nutrition and exercise, and I appreciate a program that challenges students to see how different areas of health intersect and connect. In addition to this solid foundation of public health knowledge, George Washington’s one-on-one mentorship opportunities and customizable field and research experiences allows students to develop the skills necessary to succeed in their specific area of interest. The university’s location also provides access to a wide range of organizations, agencies, and policymakers, and the chance to work with these groups would give me unparalleled insight into public health policy. George Washington’s public health program strives to fully prepare students for successful careers in public health, and I hope to use the knowledge and experience from the program to reduce the impact of eating disorders on public health.
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I have chosen Public Health as my career path because I have a passion for making a difference in people’s lives and helping others achieve their goals. Also, I chose healthcare as a career because health does not only focus on the physical aspects of wellness, but it applies to all areas of wellness, such as, intellectual, social, spiritual, financial, occupational, environmental and emotional wellness. Moreover, Public Health is a challenging, diverse and dynamic field. My philosophy of health is very simple, to prevent, improve and educate the lives of individuals, families, communities and the population. Besides, there is no safer way to touch people’s lives than through public
In my journey through my undergrad years, I have realized that becoming a health administrator will allow me to address several of my interests while also allowing me to serve my community. I will be able to expand my thirst for knowledge while also making a self-efficiency community. I feel as a health care administrator, I need to encompass the role of a lifelong learner. For this to be continuing achieved, I need to be critically reflective of my environment and the people in the community.
Clinical nutrition and nutritional care have gained wide clinical and scientific interest during the past decades. The increasing knowledge of metabolic disturbances and nutritional assessment in chronic and acute diseases has stimulated rapid advances in design, development and clinical application of nutritional support. Clinical nutrition is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the intake, absorption, and metabolism of dietary constituents and with the promotion of health through the prevention of diet related diseases. Adult diseases of clinical nutrition encompass the most common causes of mortality in the developed world and include obesity with its co-morbidities of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemias,
Sustenance direction is critical in light of the fact that many individuals trust that they can eat pretty much anything, and as much as they need, as long as they avoid concentrated dessert. Many are exceptionally astounded to find that different sustenances separate into sugars, as well. Instructing about segment control is another imperative piece of the training procedure. The part of activity in controlling blood glucose, circulatory strain, and lipid levels is likewise focused. Nursing care inside the hefty populace additionally requires the part of "guide" in that one frequently actualizes intercessions that energize family inclusion and advance confidence. The part of the teacher has changed massively finished the years. Medical attendants are never again just "specialists" who give out data. The part has advanced into that of a facilitator who causes the patient to learn, as well as backings them through the progressions expected to best deal with their disease(s). When working with any constantly sick populace, including large customers, nurture frequently end up assuming the part of the "supporter" with numerous intercessions including referral to different pros, (for example, dieticians, social laborers, and advocates). Backing assumes a noteworthy part because of the money related limitations that numerous customers confront. In view of CDC insights, corpulence influences racial and ethnic minorities and also individuals at bring down pay and instructive levels. Sadly, many individuals in our group have no medicinal protection, and little, assuming any, reserves for therapeutic care. Medical caretakers who work with the large populace
My field practicum at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center Nutrition Support Shared Resource would be a great experience for other students interested in public health, epidemiology, cancer prevention, and population dietary assessment. It would not be as relevant to students interested in clinical dietetics or food service because clients, patients, or customers are not interacted with and no food is served.