Nutrition Reflection Paper

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My mother developed type 2 diabetes in her late 30’s, and I witnessed her injecting herself with insulin each morning to ensure that her body functions well throughout the day. That’s not something anyone would look forward to on any given day. Consequently, I would like to be part of a change to find a solution for that situation. It has always intrigued me how the same foods that are necessary for the nourishment of our bodies are the same foods that can cause some of the worst and most life-threatening diseases and illnesses. Ideally, these same foods are able to cure these illnesses as well and that’s what I want to maximize on. The chemistry of the human body and how it is affected by food is one of the main reasons why I became interested in nutrition. I really enjoy applying scientific knowledge to food and seeing how it can harm or benefit individuals and that is what nutrition is all about. …show more content…

I came from a household where my parents did not have more than a high school education, and as you can imagine, this caused them not to have the best jobs either. It is as a result of this that I saw the importance of getting an education. Regardless of their financial situation, sacrifices were made to ensure that my education was always a top priority. It is for this and many other reasons why I 'm driven to achieve all that I set out to do. My strengths as an individual are that I am patient, determined, hardworking, ambitious, a team-player and I easily adapt to changing environments. I am a problem solving oriented individual and I am not a quitter. I am capable of proving myself and with my vast experiences in various areas, I can apply my strengths and technical skills. I am ready to give of my time and effort to focus on the research I will be undertaking. I have an unquenchable passion for Biology, Food Nutrition and Health, and I look forward to being a part of the ever-growing food

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