Ever since my mother was little, my grandmother, her mother, always prepared healthy and nutritional meals. Thanks to my grandmother, my mother learned a lot of information about maintaining a healthy diet. Because of my mother's studies, since I was a little girl my family has always had an interest in nutrition and maintaining a healthy diet. My parents always cook nutritional meals, paying attention to the ingredients they put in the food. Over the years, I have learned what healthy food sources to consume and what not to consume. Learning to eat healthy has encouraged me to want to help others maintain a healthy diet; so I want to become a nutritionist. “Nutritionists have a healthy regard for food and its life-sustaining properties.” ("Career"). The nutritionist's goal is to prevent and treat diseases through a correct diet. They evaluate the diets of patients and clients with medical conditions; such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity. They encourage nutritional eating habits for communities, schools, hospitals, prisons, clinics and nursing homes. “Nutritionists specialize in one of three practice areas: clinical, community or administrative.” ("Career"). A clinical nutritionist is a type of nutritionist who meets the needs of institutional clients. In nursing homes, hospitals, retirement communities, nursery schools and prisons; develop and maintain nutrition programs. The nutritionist should refer you to a doctor or health care professional before suggesting any diet plan. Community nutritionist is another type of nutritionist. These nutritionists are an essential part of health clinics, clubs, agencies and HMOs. To help people have a better diet, ... middle of paper ... relieves headaches, colds and flu. ("Advantages"). Career opportunities for a nutritionist are expanding. Every day more and more people become interested in how food and nutrition affect human health. There are ample job opportunities for a nutritionist and they continue to grow. Now everyone wants to know the secret to losing weight healthily. The nutritionist has the answer. As a young high school student, I became interested in excelling in the field of nutrition and becoming a nutritionist after completing the requirements. A nutritionist helps everyone from families, large groups and even hospitals and canteens to prepare healthy diets. Nutrition has been around since 400 BC and has grown into bigger and better things. I want to help people discover the secrets of a healthy diet and becoming a nutritionist will help me achieve my goal.