Personal Essay: My Love For Good Food

I’ve always had a longstanding, deep-rooted love for food. I grew up in a big family where food was always the centerpiece
I chose the path of nutrition and dietetics because of my love for good food, cooking and an innate interest in the human body and how the foods we eat play such a critical role in how our bodies function and feel.
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