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I have lived in Milwaukee my whole life and attended arts Milwaukee Public Schools- Elm, Roosevelt, and High School of the Arts. I feel the best, and most fun, way to appreciate other cultures is through art and food. I attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2004-2010 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in dance, a Cultures and Communities Certificate, and a Nutrition Certificate. My athletic involvement in dance led me to develop an interest in healthy eating. This widened my eyes to learn about the rising obesity epidemic, its relationship to chronic diseases, and how to minimize the risk of their development with diet and exercise. I returned to UWM in 2012 to earn my Bachelor of Sciences in Nutritional Sciences. I will graduate this May. Then I will continue at UW-Green Bay in their dietetics program and then apply for my dietetic internship. Afterwards, I will continue my education to obtain a Master’s in Nutrition. My goal is to become a Registered Dietitian and provide healthy eating resources in various community settings. My two special interests in nutrition are nutrition for adolescent athletes to support their growth and development as well as their performance, and nutrition for disease prevention and management for adults. During my coursework at UWM, I have learned how to apply chemistry, biology, and physiology to the current health care issues of obesity, malnutrition, and chronic diseases. I have also learned how a person’s environmental andShow MoreRelatedImportance of Art Education in High School1515 Words   |  7 PagesCreative Abilities: Why is Education of the Arts so Important in High School? Art is very important in all of our lives because it enhances our understanding to problem solve, boosts our creative thinking and heightens self-expression. 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