Why is this important? Because I say so! - Blog #5

Now that I've done quite a bit of research on my topic, I would love to pitch my two cents about why my topic is important to read and take seriously. I hope this changes some of your minds as you read my long-winded speech on the importance of nutritionist missionaries.

A worldwide issue in malnutrition and poor food quality. Who can help those people? Nutrition and dietetic-equipped missionaries. You might ask what I mean by a "nutrition and dietetic equipped missionary," and I would answer that it is simply a nutritionist or a dietitian willing to become a missionary and spread God's word through health. Most people overlook the need for nutritionists in the missionary field because most only associate missionaries with strong individuals who pray and help build homes for groups of people who don't know God. However, the groups of people who need help building homes probably need help with food, too. That's where the nutritionists and dietetics come in. Spreading The Word of God through helping others with food-related issues is an up and coming act. Many nutritionists who become missionaries find they enjoy helping those under privileged people more than their original jobs. A prime example would be Deirdre Zimmerman, a trained dietitian and nutritionist, who began working with the Church Missionary Society of Ireland in Nepal alongside her husband. After working several years with the missionary service, Deirdre shares, "I see this as involvement in God’s work to restore full life and to provide for all the needs of all people: nutrition and health (in all its facets) being essential for people to achieve their God-given potential." A testimony such as this is not surprising among other nutritionist missionaries. However, you might ask how one would know if they are fit to be a missionary? Any nutritionist is fit to be a missionary! Instead of clients coming to the nutritionist, the nutritionist is just coming to them! It's the same exact job and it affects any nutritionist considering missionary work. Spreading the word about this wonderful way to share the gospel is the best way to help those who are suffering from malnutrition. This is a topic that hits close to home for me because as a Christian, it is my duty to spread The Word to others in any way I can, and I believe I can do the best work as a nutritionist. So if any of you ever wonder how to help others who are malnourished or do not know God, food always works! Because who doesn't love food?