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108 || MOST FITNESS || JUNE / JULY 2016CC: Expanding the reach of my company internationally is definitely a future goal of mine. Being of Caribbean heritage, my initial focus is to network with individuals in the fitness industry within the Caribbean to explore opportunities to provide services there as well.MFM: Who was your inspiration to become a doctor?CC: I have always wanted to become a doctor from a very young age. As a child, I liked the idea of helping people to get well. That desire stuck with me throughout childhood and into adulthood.MFM: Supplements vs. Food, from a medical perspective which is more affective?CC: From a medical perspective food is definitely more affective. The consumption of whole food sources is the best method to obtain all the necessary nutrients your body requires to function normally. The purpose of supplements is exactly what the name suggests. They should be used to enhance your diet and not used as a replacement for food. Supplements provide nutrients not consumed in sufficient amounts or can help replenish key nutrients lost.MFM: Please tell us about your company FitDoc Nutrition?CC: FitDoc Nutrition, LLC is a health, nutrition, and fitness consulting company that specializes in educating individuals about the importance of proper nutrition and physical activity on overall health and disease prevention. FitDoc Nutrition provides individualized meal plans, health and wellness coaching, and group seminars.MFM: What makes FitDoc different from other nutrition programs?CC: FitDoc Nutrition is dedicated to education as a means to achieve improved health outcomes. The focus is not solely on providing meal plans and telling individuals what to eat. A greater focus is placed on altering the beliefs about proper diet and teaching people how to eat in order to improve health and prevent disease.