Nutri News September 2022
The theme for September is Back to School!!! Articles include nutrigenetics and if a nutrient dense breakfast improves school performance. This issue also includes an easy lunch box recipe and shopping in season with figs. This month’s student spotlight is on our very own Georgina Brace and an interview with Professor Altice.
The theme for September is Back to School!!! Articles include nutrigenetics and if a nutrient dense breakfast improves school performance. This issue also includes an easy lunch box recipe and shopping in season with figs. This month’s student spotlight is on our very own Georgina Brace and an interview with Professor Altice.
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What advice would you give to incoming students<br />
entering the UNF?<br />
Currently, I am a lead coordinator for Meals on Wings<br />
which is a program that provides meals for vulnerable<br />
seniors in our community. I love being part of such an<br />
amazing organization with great mentors.<br />
What has been most challenging to you since<br />
beginning your program here at UNF?<br />
I think the most challenging part of the <strong>Nutri</strong>tion and<br />
Dietetics program, is the time-management aspect. We<br />
have a heavy course load in the first semester when<br />
the program starts, and our classes are full of<br />
important information, you must be willing to put in<br />
the hours if you want to learn. However, I believe that<br />
our curriculum is designed to challenge us in several<br />
ways, including the collaboration, critical thinking, and<br />
project-based tasks that we accomplish.<br />
What has been your favorite class in the<br />
<strong>Nutri</strong>tion and Dietetics Program?<br />
I can't say that I've had a favorite class. Each course in<br />
my opinion has been both challenging and enjoyable,<br />
and it’s teaching me a ton. I am extremely<br />
appreciative to have such amazing, committed<br />
professors who are all so well-versed in the subject of<br />
nutrition. We have such a wonderful network of<br />
experts who are so happy to answer all our<br />
questions, whether they are about the field of<br />
community, research, food science, or just the<br />
metabolism of nutrients.<br />
I would advise prospective students to utilize<br />
the tools available to them and get involved<br />
with the program. I didn't make use of the<br />
study sessions or tutoring center when I was<br />
a first-year student, as much as I should have.<br />
I was also very intimidated by my instructors<br />
and didn't want to trouble them by emailing<br />
them. My strongest piece of advice is to ask<br />
for assistance, your professors are there to<br />
help. Participating in your program also<br />
enables you to meet your classmates and<br />
create relationships that will flourish<br />
throughout your time at UNF.<br />
What plans and goals do you have after<br />
graduation?<br />
After graduation, I will be continuing my<br />
education and pursuing my master’s degree<br />
in nutrition. After my master’s, I will be<br />
studying for the Registered Dietitian exam.<br />
Once I pass my exam, I hope to either work<br />
for the state as a Registered Dietitian for WIC,<br />
or I would love to work in corporate wellness.<br />
I eventually hope to teach nutrition at the<br />
collegiate level and obtain my Ph.D.<br />
Favorite color? Anything neutral<br />
Favorite food? Mexican Food<br />
Favorite book? Do not have one because I love<br />
so many<br />
Favorite pastime? Gardening<br />
Biggest fear? Not getting to see enough of the<br />
world<br />
Greatest motivation? My son
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