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After passing my exam on October 23rd, I've since been hired full time at a nursing home/rehab center on Long Island. I have had the privilege of being trained by a highly-competent RDN, working with dedicated nursing/medical staff and applying my skills to further individual care. I'd like to share just some of my daily work experiences with you. Attending morning meeting with Nursing Supervisors, the Director of Nursing, the Administrator, Social Work, Rehab and other departments. Issues and concerns are addressed along with plans to resolve them. Tracking weights of residents on a weekly and monthly basis, noting any significant gains or losses X 1, 3 and 6 months and developing appropriate interventions. Interviewing new residents on diet preferences while providing tailored dietary counseling to meet their needs.  Attending resident care plan meetings with nursing and social work to address specific individual and family concerns. Updating nutrition assessments tha...

I did it. I passed my RD exam, becoming the licensed health professional I've sought to be. It was for me a long and trying journey with many ups and downs. From college, to getting accepted into an internship, to being responsible for securing all 5 preceptors for my rotations without any prior local connections. Yes it was a challenge, yet I persevered. I would like to highlight what's drawn me to this field, things that have helped me reach my goals, where challenges lie ahead and my goals for the future. Since I was 16, I've been passionate about healthy eating and nutrition. It all started from listening to a Registered Dietitian on the radio who listed scientifically-backed benefits of various fruits, vegetables and other wholesome foods. As I looked more into the research behind sound nutrition, I became convinced of the field's importance and was eager to play my part in it. This led me to seek out colleges offering nutrition programs. When my mom mentioned SU...

Research Summary on Obesity/Bariatric Surgery 1.    “Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Interventions for the Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults.” https://jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(15)01636-6/fulltext Key Findings: ·         Weight loss of only 3%-5% that’s maintained can lead to clinically relevant health improvements (Lower triglycerides, blood glucose and risk of developing type 2 diabetes.) Further weight loss can have additional improvements, especially with LDL and HDL cholesterol and blood pressure. ·         Dietary interventions to reduce excessive caloric intake and enhance nutrient levels are recommended along with at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity exercise, or 75 minutes per week of physical intensity exercise. ·         Internally, food intake is regulated by homeostasis, interacting with nu...

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*All work is my own, unless otherwise indicated in references. For educational use only. JA* Adult obesity is a predominant health crisis, which has significantly impacted both the health of Americans and resulted in increased healthcare costs. Although the effects of this disease are substantial, obesity can be improved for some via healthy dietary and lifestyle choices. By integrating nutrition, exercise and a surgical tool, positive health results can be seen and sustained throughout one’s life. This report will analyze the impact of obesity and bariatric surgery, as well as compare and contrast different treatments of real patients with these conditions.               Obesity is a condition where individuals have an excessive amount of body fat, which can put them at risk for various health conditions. Individuals may be classified as obese if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30 or higher. There are three different ...