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Shelby Bradford

Shelby Bradford

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Shelby's work combines: Food, Education, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

Registered Dietitian

I create meal plans for individuals who struggle to maintain their weight.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Nutrition Sciences

    Texas A & M University-College Station

  • Graduate Degree

    Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Dietitians and Nutritionists:

Bachelor's Degree: Nutrition Sciences

Graduate Degree: Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist

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Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Parents:

    A dietitian? Is that a real job where you can actually make money?

  • How I responded:

    When others criticized my choice to study nutrition it was because they didn't know anything about it. I dealt with their criticism by doing my research and educating them, rather than becoming frustrated by their ignorance.