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A lot is changing in our world today and a vast majority of this change occurs in Nutrition. Nutrition is a constantly evolving area of research and I must evolve with it. I was very certain that after my undergraduate degree, I would broaden my horizon and have a feel of a new experience in nutrition by furthering my studies at one of Canada’s best universities, I opted for the University of Manitoba to acquire an MSc in Human Nutritional Sciences.
My interest in the application of nutrition to improve nutritional well-being and quality of life arose when I carried out my internship program at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo state, and witnessed how poorly young and old individuals practiced nutrition. With the assistance of a dietician, I was privileged to manage a 10-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with PEM (Protein-Energy Malnutrition) and chronic kidney failure due to poverty and poor traditional practices in her family. Managing her condition was a challenge because the amount of protein given to the patient had to be sufficient enough to manage the PEM and critically monitored so as not to further complicate the kidney disease. I have been opportune to attend numerous workshops and seminars that proved to help get insight on many malnutrition cases that are present in Nigeria and how the situation keeps escalating.
Choosing to study nutrition and dietetics at the undergraduate level was an obvious decision for me. I come from a family where obesity is prevalent and hereditary, I struggled with weight problems when I was younger and decided to take charge of my life and make a difference in my family for others to follow. I began this journey at Babcock University from where I graduated with a First Class (Honours). Through the course of the 4 year program, some areas that I found very involving were; Diet Therapy, Community Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, and Nutritional Assessment.
The University of Manitoba is known for its outstanding student experience, and excellent research focus and has been recognized as an International center of research and study. A master’s degree in human nutritional sciences from this University would empower me in a particular area of research I am interested in and that is the Role of Diet in Aging. Diseases such as diabetes and hypertension are becoming prevalent amongst middle-aged individuals, in past years these diseases were identified with mostly older age groups starting from 60 years. Aging individuals must be aware of the metabolic changes that occur in their bodies and make certain dietary changes to avoid the onset of diseases.
I would be honored to be allowed to be part of the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences as I hope to convey my drive and passion.
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