Nutrition Personal Statement

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I originally wanted to work in the clinical setting because after taking my science courses, specifically Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, and Medical Nutrition Therapy, I became very interested in the medical aspect of nutrition. I have a background in food service and after starting my independent study with Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), I have returned my focus back to this principle. I have realized that I would like my focus to be on preventative medicine/nutrition. I think the best way I can achieve this focus is by working with and educating children. If children can learn proper nutrition while they are young, they can prevent the diseases that arise from poor diet and sedentary lifestyles.
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The first presentation will be a kitchen staff training seminar on “Food Safety and Sanitation Standards”. I will train the kitchen staff at one of the local elementary schools on food safety and sanitation practices by demonstrating proper temperatures of different foods (hot and cold), thermometer calibration, and proper storage techniques. The second presentation will be a staff meeting presentation on “Benefits of Breakfast in the Classroom”. I will be educating elementary school teachers on the benefits that breakfast has on children thinking clearly, concentrating one learning and performing better in the classroom. The documentation that will be submitted for both these presentations will be the preceptor, audience, and student evaluation forms that I will create, a one-page self-assessment of my presentation, and any materials that I will use for this presentation, which could include photographs, printed materials, and data charts.
The second objective will be helping to launch the opening of a salad bar at a local elementary school. I will train kitchen staff on how to set up and tear down the salad bar, and take and record food temperatures. I will teach students proper etiquette for proceeding through salad bar lines and teach them portion control and how to make better food choices. The documentation that will be submitted is the preceptor evaluation form that I create, photos of the salad bar, promotional materials, and copy of the food temperature

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