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Hello blogging world, it is nice to finally meet you. I am Kylie McLean and this is the blog that I have created specifically for my ALES 204 class. “WHAT is ALES” you ask? It is the faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environment Sciences at the University of Alberta, where I am a 2nd year Nutrition student. “WHY nutrition” you say? Why not. Food is the foundation to life. We need food to give us energy to do all those lovely things we enjoy doing. What fascinates me most is how what we eat can affect other parts of our life so intimately. A healthy, balanced diet gives our bodies the best opportunity for it to perform its‘ best; whether it be mentally or physically. Nutrition is full of far too many “I heard this,” and “We heard that.” I am out to seek the truth and when I find it I plan on sharing it with those who want to listen. Which brings me back to why I am blogging.
ALES 204 is forcing me out of the dark ages and into social media which will help me in my quest for infinite nutrition knowledge. In the next couple years as I strive towards a Nutrition degree social networks such Facebook and Twitter will allow me to keep up to date with the latest news in the world of nutrition. I have the opportunity to “follow” researchers and enjoy practical learning outside of a classroom. Blogging is easy to see who is saying what and why, about the foods we consume. It is also simple enough to follow a blogger who posts healthy recipes that might interest me. Advances in nutrition are constantly occurring and they won’t end any time soon. This is why it is crucial for me, as an aspiring dietician, to stay current with the latest news. Web communication will not only act a source for nutritional information but also as a means of expression for my new found knowledge on the subject. I am studying nutrition because I wish to enhance the quality of life for my family, friends and community. In order to accomplish my goals an outlet is required to share any nutritional knowledge I acquire. Facebook, Twitter and blogs will be essential tools for spreading the word on the importance of healthy eating.
Until my next assignment -- Adios
-K
Sweet blog post!
ReplyDeleteI agree that aspiring dietitians should use social media to educate themselves and others. Blogging/twitter/facebook are very efficient ways to get information across. Though it is more optional at this point, I think in the future it might be an integral part to many careers in nutrition.
ReplyDeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteI agree that becoming a nutritionist to educate the world about healthy choices is extremely true!
I hope to eventually become a high school foods teacher with that same goal in mind, educating youth about healthy choices that will hopefully stick with them for life.
I think that being educated is extremely important especially now, because there are so many pre packaged processed foods out there that are just no good!
-Fallon