Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Master of Public Health
December 16, 2016
Exploring Factors that Influence Adoption and Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in Washington State
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global initiative that is impacted by local context and systems. Research shows that BFHI has a positive impact on breastfeeding initiation and duration, however, there is limited adoption and implementation of BFHI. Despite several years of federal and state support, only five of 60 hospitals in Washington state…
October 30, 2016
Developing A Culturally Relevant Diabetes Education Tool for An Ethiopian Patient Population
EthnoMed.org is a program of Harborview Medical Center and serves as an online hub for information about cultural beliefs and health issues pertinent to refugees and immigrants in Seattle. The target audience is clinicians working with refugee and immigrant communities with the goal of bridging cultural and language barriers occurring during clinical care. EthnoMed.org counts…
Advancing the 25-Year Vision for Washington’s Food System: Materials for Stakeholder Engagement & Funding Development
Established in 2013, the Washington State Food System Roundtable (Roundtable) is a broad, diverse coalition of public and private partners, united to develop common goals and actions towards a healthy, more coordinated Washington food system. Vision: The Roundtable aspires to build a food system that promotes the health of the people, fosters a sustainable and…
WIC Authorization in King County Halal Stores: Benefits and Barriers
In 2014, OneAmerica began a collaborative partnership with Public Health – Seattle & King County in response to concerns raised by the Somali community relating to WIC vendor disqualification of several King County Halal grocery stores. Additionally, the 2016 WA State Department of Health (DOH) report, Opportunities to Improve WIC Services to Somali Women, suggested…
Body Positive Week: Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation
Eating disorders (ED) happen most in college, and the rate of eating disorders among college students has risen to 10-20% of women and 4-10% of men. Body dissatisfaction, thin-ideal internalization, and low self esteem all contribute to development of ED. Seattle Pacific University (SPU) students are dealing with these same issues and care deeply about…
October 1, 2016
The Good Food Bag Evaluation: Impacts of a Unique Food Access Program
Fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption is not adequate, especially among low-income families, which can increase risk of chronic disease, and increasing F&V consumption is one approach to reducing health disparities. The Good Food Bag (GFB) Program delivers subsidized produce bags from local farms to low-income families with the goal to increase access to fresh produce…
August 26, 2016
Gardening for Health: Patterns of Gardening and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption on the Navajo Nation
The Navajo Nation represents a significant proportion of the American Indian/Alaskan Native population that is disproportionately affected by diet-related chronic diseases. Emerging evidence suggests that community gardening can improve health through increased access to, and consumption of, fruits and vegetables. The purpose of this study was to assess the patterns of gardening and fruit and…
Sodium in School Lunches Before and After Implementation of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010
Good nutrition is essential for child health and development. Effective school lunch standards can contribute to the well-being and academic achievement of students. The Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) mandated implementation of nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program. The HHFKA standards required increased servings of fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain rich…
June 30, 2016
Smarter Lunchroom Evaluations in Snohomish County Promoting Fruit & Vegetable Consumption in Elementary Schools
A majority of students in Snohomish County are not consuming the recommended amounts of fruit and vegetables (F&V). Schools have the ability to influence the amount of F&V consumed by children. Smarter Lunchroom strategies use behavioral economics to persuade students to choose and consume healthy food. Implementing Smarter Lunchroom strategies will support student nutrition and…
June 10, 2016
Analysis of Media Coverage on Breastfeeding Policy in Washington State
Framing of messages about breastfeeding policy in the media can foster or hinder interpretations of policy’s potential benefits and may ultimately influence important policy decisions in institutions and legislative bodies. This study evaluated how breastfeeding policies were framed in print and web-based newspapers in Washington State; to identify sources of frames; to examine the balance…
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