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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...

Trainings / March 22, 2021

MediForAll Food Plan

The MediForAll Food Plan and website offers guidance for patients wanting to adopt a Mediterranean eating style as a means to improve health through diet. The program is designed to be customizable to fit individual dietary needs and budget. This program is a partnership between the University of Washington Center for Public Health Nutrition and...

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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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Latest News & Coverage

January 24, 2022

Pandemic disrupts food access for tribal communities

DEOHS Blog

January 20, 2022

Survey shows disproportionate food insecurities in Washington tribal communities

UW Population Health

January 11, 2022

New Evidence Suggests That Seattle’s Soda Tax Is Working — and It’s Working Well

The Patch

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