Chelsea Ebrus dietetic portfolio

                 I am currently a senior DPD student studying Foods and Nutrition: Dietetics at Northwest Missouri State University. I am working dilligently to complete my undergraduate degree and am seeking dietetic internship (DI) programs to apply to. Ultimately my major short-term goal is to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). I have been a health-conscious "foodie" as long as I can remember. It would seem that it is engraved in my DNA to focus on food and nutrition. In high school I decided to embark on a career journey of food, nutrition, and dietetics. My DPD program thus far has provided me with an in-depth understanding and deepened love for nutrition and dietetics. Nutrition has, in fact, become my passion. I strive to put forth my best effort in my academics and in all other aspects of my life. I am a firm believer in hard work and determination. I take pride in my work only when it is the best that it possibly can be; I always strive for the best in all that I do.

                 I aim to touch and improve as many lives as possible through my knowlege and passion for nutrition. I believe that food is the most effective medicine available, and that many disease states can be improved through the diet. Food is not only an object, but an activity that brings people together. Nutrition is not only a science, but also a way of thinking. I dream of sharing my knowledge and skills with others and improving their lives by doing so. Making an improvement in someone else's life brings my life joy. A profession that allows me to make a positive difference in the lives of others through the love and knowledge of dietetics is what I am pursuing.