Brittany

Year in school: Senior

Major: Dietetics and public health nutrition w/minor in kinesiology and Spanish

Certifications: CPR/AED, BBP, first aid, ACE certified personal trainer, AFAA group fitness instructor, Zumba, Arthritis Foundation aqua group fitness leader

Favorite foods: cheese, fruit and chocolate

Special nutrition interests: I have many interests including childhood nutrition and weight loss, as well as an overall interest in creating a good relationship with food and promoting a healthy lifestyle including good nutrition.

Favorite restaurant: I love Italian cuisine (pasta and cheese), so I would say Olive Garden is one of my favorites for sure!

Nutrition philosophy: My nutrition philosophy is creating a good relationship with the food we use to fuel our body and creating an overall healthy lifestyle, including good nutrition, respect for food, and moderation.

Favorite activities: Spending time with my family, including my 5-year old son and 13-month old daughter! I also enjoy spending time with my Rec family, athletic activities, movies, music and relaxing.

Brianna

Year in school: Senior

Major: Dietetics

Favorite foods: chocolate and peanut butter

Favorite restaurant: Panera, Planet Sub, McAlister's, and Harry's

Nutrition philosophy: The most diligent and dedicated people see the best results when working out. All of this dedication and diligence should also carry over into eating habits. Looking good and feeling good is a combination of eating right and exercising regularly.

Erin

Year in school: Senior

Major: Dietetics, Nutrition, Kinesiology

Certifications: ServSafe

Special nutrition interests: chronic disease prevention, nutrition therapy, public health, healthy cooking

Favorite foods: panaeng curry, fresh pineapple, salsa -- all kinds!

Nutrition philosophy: Nutrition is individual. Success is not simply knowing the information -- it's more about being able to put what you know into action for yourself.

Favorite activities: exercise, traveling, cooking, playing volleyball, gardening

Joshua

Year in school: Graduate Student

Major: Master of Public Health with emphasis in infectious disease/zoonosis

Certifications: Assoc Applied Science Culinary Arts / Bachelors in Nutritional Science

Special nutrition interests: nutritional habits of specific & general populations, sports nutrition, low carbs, zone, celica's, cardiac diets, renal, burn victims, amputees, diet, pediatrics, nursing mothers, and nutritional psychology

Favorite foods: American steak and seafood, southwest, fusion, French, Japanese, Creole, Creole-Cajun, Polish, Vietnamese, Italian, German, Russian, Mediterranean, Chinese, and Coastal Mexican

Nutrition philosophy: We need to learn how to decondition our poor habits and practices in food choices and learn how to create, condition, and commit to a healthy lifelong relationship with nutrition. "The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease." Thomas A. Edison

Favorite activities/interests: Lifting, hiking, swimming, travel, canoeing, reading, movies, cooking, health research, surfing the web, human body, ecology, science, astronomy, and philosophy.

Kaitlin

Year in school: Senior

Major: Dietetics, Economics

Certifications: ServSafe

Special nutrition interests: weight loss, eating disorders, sports nutrition (especially for endurance athletes)

Favorite foods: blueberries and peanut butter...not at the same time!

Nutrition philosophy: I believe that since no two people are the same, no single diet plan will work for everyone. I do not believe in "good" or "bad" foods. Anything can be incorporated into a diet in moderation and with self-control. I believe that exercise is just as critical as nutrition in living a healthy lifestyle and that a good exercise program can do amazing things for the body physically, mentally and emotionally.

Favorite activities/interests: I love to run and love training/running races. I have just started training for the LA Marathon early next year. I also love diving and gymnastics and did both until the end of high school. I enjoy being outdoors (camping, shooting, hiking). It is one of my many life aspirations to travel the world as much as possible.

Gretchen

Year in school: Junior

Major: Dietetics, Nutrition, Kinesiology

Certifications: AED/CPR, first aid

Special nutrition interests: weight loss, sports nutrition, meal modifications

Favorite foods: ice cream, watermelon, queso, mashed potatoes, asparagus

Nutrition philosophy: A healthy lifestyle is a direct result of both diet and exercise, for in combination, one will be in the best mental and physical shape possible.

Favorite activities/interests: Mario Kart, going to the lake, cooking, football, running, hiking and soccer.

Emma

Year in school: Senior

Major: Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition w/minors in Kinesiology and Leadership Studies

Certifications: AED/CPR

Special nutrition interests: diets that aid those recovering from malnutrition

Favorite foods: oatmeal, hummus, and yogurt with granola

Nutrition philosophy: It is important to recognize food as fuel for our bodies. Thus, the key is to feed our bodies the best so that we feel our best.

Favorite activities/interests: cycling, running, cooking, reading, and playing the ukulele!

Katelyn

Year in school: Senior

Major: Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition

Certifications: ServSafe

Special nutrition interests: weight loss and sports nutrition

Favorite foods: salsa, pepperoni pizza, ice cream

Nutrition philosophy: Nutrition can fit into anyone's lifestyle and what works for one person may not work best for someone else.

Favorite activities/interests: running, cycling and traveling

Kelley

Year in school: Senior

Major: Public health nutrition, pre-optometry

Special nutrition interests: weight loss and disease prevention

Favorite foods: pears, raspberries, chocolate chip cookies

Nutrition philosophy: Everything in moderation!

Favorite activities/interests: reading, riding my bike, baking, traveling