Nutritionist Personal Statement

Mahatma Gandhi once said that “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” Over the years I have to come to agree with this statement to a considerable extent and thus, the choice to become a nutritionist to assist people gain good health. I currently study chemistry at the University X in Lebanon a course as this was selected for me to do upon joining the university based on my grade. In my second year, I had a change of heart and I wanted to become a nutritionist as I feel this is what I was born to do. My goal to gain world-class nutritional studies promoted my research whereupon I came across University Y website – a tertiary institution located in London that offers nutritional courses. My inquiry of the school made me learn that it is both reputable, affordable and inclusive. My decision to seek better studies at the University Y has been compelled merely by passion and the need to achieve my highest potential. I realise that getting
advanced studies at a prestigious tertiary institution such as the University Y will not only make a competent and qualified nutritionist, but it will open doors for me in an increasingly globalized world. It is my wish to be able to work with international organisations and provide my nutritional services anywhere if required to do so. This is especially the case in a world that is grappling with health issues and trying to create sustainable solutions especially in the Third World Countries.
My decision to become a nutritionist has been influenced by both personal and external factors.
My personal reasons have to do with my own health experiences as well as talents. Ever since I was 12 years, I have struggled with weight issues. I was self-conscious of my body weight gain and while I began exercises at a very young age, nothing tangible seemed to work to improve my problem. A few health check ups with various doctors and advise from a dietician led to instantaneous changes in my body. I began to feel strong and healthy when I changed my health pattern and my weight reduced considerably. These occurrences from a young age have induced my fondness of health matters. I recently concluded that I want to engage in a career that I am passionate about. The other personal reason is that I am good in both chemistry and biology, which are requisite for a nutrition major. I currently study chemistry and I believe that everything I have learned to this day will help me become an exceptional
nutritionist.
The external factors influencing my decision have to do with the current global health crisis. I will not only talk of obesity, malnutrition, and eating disorders that are directly linked to nutrition, but also those indirectly liked such as HIV & AIDS, orthorexia and depression. Most of these diseases require the input of nutritionist as there is a positive correlation between eating and good health. There is a major shift from trivial politics to more significant issues such as global health. Most developed countries are implementing the universal comprehensive health care that allows its citizens to access good health. However, there are many developing countries which do not enjoy such benefits and still struggle with malnutrition diseases linked to poverty like marasmus, kwashiorkor, rickets, scurvy and anaemia. Therefore, my choice to become a nutritionist is relevant to the modern society. My background in chemistry will greatly assist in assessing the right nutritional needs for patients and clients. And during further analysis, development of nutritional supplements that will help meet clients’ needs.
As I conclude, I would like to underscore the need of a healthy world. For a me, a healthy world means extensive development in facets of human life. Healthy people can reach their highest potential and contribute effectively to their families and communities. I say this through personal experience and what I have come to believe a complex world needs. I want to be part of the team that helps people become healthy. And like Mahatma Gandhi said, “It is health that is true wealth.”