You are what you eat, a phrase we have all heard before but what does it mean? We are comprised of so many interworking parts that somehow work together perfectly and allow us to live and do all the extraordinary things that are involved with that. What happens when that machine misfires, this is the question that nutrition seeks to answer. Nutrition is often an afterthought in medicine. Only after a problem starts or a diagnosis is given do patients think about what they are eating. My goal, as a future dietician, is to take nutrition out of hindsight and put it into the now. By using food as a precautionary measure I believe we can will be able to not only improve overall health but also reach goals that may have seemed impossible before. Before answering how I plan on doing this I should say a little about why I want to. In my family, there are two chronic medical conditions I have seen the people I have watched my loved ones struggle with those being type two diabetes and PCOS. Diabetes is what made me look into nutrition. It honestly shocked me just how big of a role our diet plays in day-to-day life. Chronic illnesses build over time they don't spontaneously show up so prevention starts as soon as you realize you are at risk. Which leads me to the second illness, PCOS. Many people know that women's health is greatly under-researched and even more underfunded. What we do know is that because PCOS is a hormonal disorder it can be treated and hopefully prevented by diet. This is where I hope to focus in the future. I have the goal of working in women's health. I want to work with women across the spectrum of women. Women who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, have PCOS, or are just trying to better their health. I want to help women understand what is happening in their bodies and how they can reach their goals. Now that is a very big goal and fairly too broad without having a plan. As previously mentioned women's health is often overlooked however in one way or another it affects all of us. That's why after getting my master's degree and my RDN license I want to work in the field. Finding out where there are needs and deficits. With that information, I will work with public health to improve programs that can help those in need. Programs like WIC and My Plate are essential to not only give access to nutritious food but also can educate people on a large scale. I know that I can't do this all on my own and by relying on the public programs I will be able to reach more people than I would on an individual level. Deep down everyone knows how important food is but it takes people like myself and everyone in this field to help facilitate the education of those in our communities. Nutrition is fundamental to every aspect of life. Through sickness and health, everyone has food in common. Receiving this scholarship would not only ease the financial burden of college but also support my drive to be a community-based dietician. I am deeply grateful for your consideration and the opportunity to pursue my dreams.

Being selfless isn’t always easy. It may sound cliché, but it’s true, anyone who has truly humbled themselves to put others first understands that. It takes a willingness to set aside personal pride and embrace what it means to be fully human. I try to live this way every day because I’ve been blessed in so many aspects of my life, and those blessings have inspired me to give back and support others. I have been involved with community outreach since elementary school, being shown early that there are things I can do to help others set up the trajectory for the rest of my life. If a six-year-old can make an impact on those who are less fortunate than her, than so can anyone. When it comes to serving my community, I find it most fulfilling to work with younger people. Children need role models who can guide them, teach them, and help them navigate a complex world. It’s gratifying to see a child transform from uncertain to confident and independent. Knowing that I’ve had a part in that journey, no matter how small, brings me immense joy and motivates me on days when it feels hard to keep giving. This drive to help others grow and reach their full potential fuels my career aspirations. In the next five years, I plan to help people in my community achieve the best versions of themselves through the medicine of nutrition and dietetics. Words can not describe how much food affects the culture of our communities. It also is one of the things that people are scared to change even though it can have the biggest impact on our wellbeing. I want to support those who may feel stuck, who are afraid of making a change, and give them hope that transformation is possible. It won’t be easy, and there’s still much for me to learn, but I know the effort will be worth it. Selflessness, care, and giving aren’t innate abilities people are born with; they’re developed and nurtured through the support and examples of others. I want to continue growing and expanding my ability to impact more lives positively. Having been given so many opportunities in life, I want others to have the same chances to thrive. Life is a gift and since my cup has been filled by those around me I believe I must share the overflow.

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