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MEET NNEKA
I am a Food and Nutrition major pursing Dietetics in my senior year at Sacramento State. I am a big lover of life and the uncertainties that come with it. I believe that learning about Food and Nutrition is so integral to everyone’s lives, that many people should be aware of how important it is. I joined the FAN Club because it fosters the academic and fun environment that I need during stressful times in the semester. It’s a great club, with passionate officers, full of thought-provoking discussions, and there is ALWAYS food. I’ve already met some cool people that are easily recognizable around
campus. And nothing beats that warm familiarity of a friend.
What is your current comfort food/drink?
I would have to say that popcorn is currently my favorite comfort food. It’s enjoyable whether I’m
eating it during a movie night or working on an assignment for class. Wash that all down with a tall
glass of any fruit-infused water, and I am comfortable.
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How do you practice self-care on a busy schedule?
During a busy schedule, I try to squeeze in time for a run. I love running because it allows me
moments of freedom from the busyness around me. Any time I get to put on my running shoes is
providing self-care.
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Do you personally cook? If so, what’s your go to favorite recipe?
I love to cook the Jalapeno Lime Tilapia recipe that I learned how to make from taking a class on
Principles of Food Preparation. Add steamed broccoli with brown rice and Bon Appetit! Ask me for the
recipe.
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What do you love about being an advocate for food and nutrition?
I love being able to communicate with people. To quote Bill Nye, “Everyone you will ever meet knows
something you don’t.” I believe that we all can learn a thing or two from one another. If I can help
people by talking to them about what I’ve learned from studying food and nutrition then they have
helped me in return.
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What do you enjoy about the #FANfam so far?
I love the support I get from the environment that I’m in. It makes me engage in many of the
discussions when normally I would be too nervous to do so. I enjoy looking forward to the meetings
because the FANfam is your family.
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Anything else you would like to share?
I’m looking forward to the new semester!