Jami Aufderbeck
Class of 2016
Major: Allied Health
Minor: Nutrition
Internship Organization: New U Program, Nationwide Children's Hospital
Location: Columbus, OH
Internship
Responsibilities: New U is a 12-week weight loss program for overweight and
obese children age 11-18. Each week the patient and a parent attends a
nutrition lecture and two 60 minute sessions of physical activity. As an intern
I was responsible for leading the exercises, conducting patient interviews, and
performing goal setting with individual patients. I also helped with research,
data collection, and program design.
What I Learned: This
was an amazing opportunity, and I am so thankful I was able to be a part of the
New U program. I learned so much about future careers, leadership, and
communication. I learned how to get a group of 11-18 year olds under control,
and how to keep them focused and motivated throughout the exercises. This experience is truly something I will
treasure. I loved working with all the kids and seeing them improve throughout
their time in the program. It was a great feeling knowing that I was making a
difference in their lives.
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