Nutrition Personal Statement

their performance and my desire to encourage positive health habits became evidently clear. Striving to serve others became part of my goal as I began my career and has driven me to educate individuals on the power of nutrition. Observing the significance of how better nutrition impacted my life drove my desire to develop a healthy lifestyle. Not only did my work on the soccer field improve, but I also formed a better wellbeing that showed the vast potential I had in my everyday life. From that point on, I knew pursuing a career in dietetics was the right career path for me.

My drive for self-improvement on the soccer field led me to an interest in nutrition, but it is now my passion for empowering others through servant leadership that fuels my growth as a health educator. I have felt most rewarded when teaching prevention strategies and mentoring others in the community and with the employees I serve everyday. In my work, I’ve seen children in less fortunate situations desire to educate their family on nutritious food choices, to providing presentations for employees on smart choices while grocery shopping, these valuable experiences have given me the confidence to embark on new challenges as a future registered dietitian.

As part of the Nutrition Performance Team, I organized and created nutritious meals, snacks, and drinks to improve player performance on and off the field. From creating weight gain smoothies to preparing quick energy and high protein snacks, I was able to see the positive effects nutrition made in each player. The UK Football Team gained 250 pounds of muscle and lost 500 pounds of fat from these innovative nutrition approaches. From this experience, I strengthened my teamwork skills by working with a range of educational backgrounds and