Dietetics at LIFE
The bright, sharp citrus taste of an orange; the drowsy, comforting aroma of turkey in the oven; the snap and crunch of fresh vegetables. Everyone has the foods they turn to for equal parts fuel and support…
Faces of LIFE: Alexis Martinez
Life University is right in Alexis Martinez’s backyard. Born in Chicago, the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics student has lived in Cobb County, Georgia her whole life. When she started looking for a nutrition degree program, Martinez discovered LIFE was the perfect fit.
My 1st Quarter: Tatum Johnson
Take every opportunity you can. Join the clubs you never thought you liked. One time I sat in on the Nutrition Club with one of my teammates and even though I am not in any dietetics classes, I thought it was so fun. So, make sure to try every opportunity even if you don’t think it’s what you wanted. Just try it, it’s going to be okay.
Faces of LIFE: Jaiden Ouzts
Jaiden Ouzts graduated from Life University in December 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and is currently applying to Dietetic Internship programs. Ouzts is from Greenville, South Carolina and has traveled quite a bit around the U.S.
LIFE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS RECREATION AND WELLNESS HOSTS NUTRITION SEMINAR
Marietta, Georgia, February 26, 2021 – The Life University (LIFE) Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness held a nutrition seminar on Thursday, February 25, 2021 to educate students, faculty and staff about reducing inflammation in their bodies and the anti-inflammatory properties of some foods.
Faces of LIFE: Dafne Jiménez Pérez
Dr. Dafne Jiménez Pérez comes from a town in the Central Mountain Range of Puerto Rico called Orocovis, where she grew up with her parents and a younger sister. Dr. Perez earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in December 2020.
Faces of LIFE: Jayda Williams
Jayda Williams will graduate from Life University with her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in June 2021. She first heard about LIFE during an event for biology majors at Alabama State University, where she earned her undergraduate degree.
Jessie Hulsey
Hulsey’s best advice for a new student is to make sure you get involved. “I struggled at Kennesaw because I didn’t join clubs and other social activities.” Currently, Hulsey is the treasurer for the Nutrition Club and the social media and events chair, and it has been really rewarding. Hulsey planned the nutrition fair for National Nutrition Month that was held at LIFE on March 5.
Nicholas Angel
“Have you ever seen Harry Potter? When Harry goes to Hogwarts, everybody’s like a magician, right? Here I feel the same,” Angel said. “I see the lake, the Treehouse, everything’s green. I love studying in those places … the green part of LIFE — it’s my Hogwarts.”
Life U Nutrition Department Featured by Fox 5
Fox 5 aired a news segment on Thursday, May 30 that was filmed at the Life University Demonstration Kitchen titled “Tips to Lighten Up Your Summer Meals.” Featured in the segment was Life University Associate Professor Beverley Demetrius in the Nutrition Department who shared a…
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