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Briefs / August 31, 2022

Brief: Are sweetened beverage taxes equitable policy?

This study—the first to our knowledge using real-world tax data—explored the economic equity aspects of sweetened beverage taxes (SBT). The study looked at taxes paid, and benefits received from programs supported with tax revenues, by people with lower and higher incomes in three U.S. cities. Findings Taxes paid by people with lower incomes accounted for...

Reports / December 14, 2021

Washington State Food System Assessment Report

This report was prepared for the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and published online December 14, 2021. Titled The State of the Washington State Food System During COVID-19: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead, the report provides an in-depth assessment of the state of Washington’s food system during the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies strengths, weaknesses, and ongoing risks affecting Washington’s food system, as...

Briefs / December 1, 2021

Webflow Presentation – Washington State WIC Remote Services and Expanded Food Options: Insights from Washington’s COVID-19 Response

In March 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Washington (WA) State issued a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order and WA WIC clinics closed to the public. Federal and state policy changes were enacted to allow for remote services and expanded food options. This webflow depicts key insights from a study conducted in partnership with the...

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About CPHN

The Center for Public Health Nutrition facilitates interdisciplinary research to improve nutrition, food systems, and population health. Located within the University of Washington School of Public Health, the center brings together faculty and staff from the departments of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, and Health Services.

Our Faculty Researchers

Adam Drewnowski

Professor, Epidemiology

Director, Nutritional Sciences Program

Director, Center for Public Health Nutrition

Jessica Jones-Smith

Associate Professor, Health Systems and Population Health

Associate Professor, Epidemiology

Lead Organizer, Collaborative on Obesity Research & Action (CORA)

Faculty Researcher, Center for Public Health Nutrition

Jennifer Otten

Associate Professor, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences

Food Systems Director, Nutritional Sciences Program

Adjunct Associate Professor, Health Systems and Population Health

Faculty Researcher, Center for Public Health Nutrition

Co-Director, Livable City Year

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January 10, 2023

Nutritional Sciences faculty joins Washington State Food Policy Forum

December 8, 2022

How to Get Connected And Fight Food Insecurity

Seattle Medium

October 17, 2022

UW and partners launch project examining sustainability in animal agriculture

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