Research & Practice
Student Projects
Master's Capstone
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Race, Disability, Gender, Age, and Income Among Participants of United Way King County’s Door Dash Program as Compared to King County Residents Living Below the Federal Poverty Level
This project was completed as part of NUTR 596: Nutrition Practice
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Allie Seroussi
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition Support Assessment in Gastrointestinal Surgery Patients
This capstone project involved a review of inappropriate and improper cases of nutrition support in gastrointestinal patients at University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake. This project was
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Molly Knowling
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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SNAP Policy Changes During COVID-19
Policy makers made several changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to mitigate rising food insecurity related to economic and social challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. This brief
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Chelsea Whealdon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Culturally Relevant Food In Seattle & King County
This project highlights culturally relevant food in Seattle and King County that are resources available within the emergency food system. This project was completed as part of NUTR 596: Nutrition Practice
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Jennifer Urban
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Race, Disability, Gender, Age, and Income Among Participants of United Way King County’s DoorDash Program as Compared to King County Residents Living Below the Federal Poverty Level
This project is an analysis describing demographics of people living below the federal poverty level in King County, and compares these demogaphic characteristics to those fo the United Way King County
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Allie Seroussi
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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College Students’ Perception of SNAP and Strategies to Increase Participation
This project was completed as part of NUTR 596: Nutrition Practice
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Rachel Ross
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Food Bank Delivery Programs: Best Practices Across the U.S.
The United Way of King County (UWKC) has been running a county-wide food bank delivery program since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020). To provide the best and most efficient service UWKC
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Olivia Ramoino
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Strategies for the Provision of Culturally Relevant Foods
This brief intends to answer the question: “What have food banks and community food programs nationally done to best address providing culturally relevant food?” Though significant efforts have
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Ana Portilla
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Assessing Demographics of United Way King County DoorDash Clients vs. Low-income King County Residents
The United Way of King County (UWKC) partnership with the DoorDash delivery program seeks to fill the gaps in regional food bank services during the Covid-19 pandemic, and better serve populations facing acute
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Sarah Haack
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Federal Emergency Food Responses to COVID-19
The public health emergency of COVID-19 increased hunger (1). From 2019 to 2020 household food insecurity rose from 10.5% to 11.8% adding an additional three million people. Food insecurity was experienced to
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Beth Faw
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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SNAP and Emergency Food System Use and Users: A Report for UWKC
The original research questions for this project are, “What is the relationship nationally between SNAP program users, and emergency food system users/clients? What are the characteristics of who uses each
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Amy Ervin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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United Way of King County DoorDash Delivery Program: Analysis and Recommendations
In this project, students worked with the United Way of King County (UWKC) to evaluate and assess its UWKC-DoorDash Program, a food delivery service which delivers healthy meals to families and helps relieve
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Kaitlin Benjamin, Jenn Dearden, Amy Ervin, Kate Evans, Beth Faw, Norma Garfias Avila, Sarah Haack, Trey Hill, Evelyn Morris, Ana Portilla, Olivia Ramoino, Rachel Ross, Kaitlin Sandberg, Allie Seroussi, Jen Urban and Chelsea Whealdon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Screen Time in Early Care and Education Settings: Current Practices, Challenges, and Opportunities
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Stephanie Winterbauer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Nutritional Concerns in Substance Use Disorders
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Maryann Ruiz
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Developing a Nutrition Education Curriculum for a Diverse Population of Older Adults at Bellwether Housing
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Sarah Perlin (and Dorothy Nguyen)
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Developing a Nutrition Education Curriculum for a Diverse Population of Older Adults at Bellwether Housing
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Dorothy Nguyen (and Sarah Perlin)
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Examination of Early Learning Mealtime Best Practices: Opportunities and Challenges for Specialized Responsive Feeding Practices
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Jessa Engelken
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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The School Breakfast Participation Project
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Kelly Wolffe
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Farm to Table Needs Assessment
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Laura Tripp
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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An Intervention to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding by Creating Continuing Medical Education Training Modules for Healthcare Providers
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Laura Blasi
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Evaluating Employers’ Needs and Intentions to Implement Evidence-Based Healthy Eating Practices in the Workplace
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Alexandra Garrity
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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City of Seattle Farm to Table Design Project
In this project students worked with the Seattle Human Services Department and Farm to Table program leadership (both at the City and with Farmstand Local Foods) in order to learn more from program
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Diana Aguilera, Cairo Archer, Jessa Engelken, Josh Floberg, Anna Fogel, Lexie Garrity, Molly Knowling, Dani Ladyka, Dorothy Nguyen, Sarah Perlin, Maryann Ruiz, Lauren Sawyer, Allie Seroussi, Stephanie Winterbauer, Kazue Yoshida
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Challenges and Opportunities of School Meal Programs in Five South King County School Districts
This project assists Public Health – Seattle & King County in their work towards developing a school food program that grows the local food economy while reducing hunger among youth in King County
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Caity Robinson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
- Mary Podrabsky
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The Nutrition Care Process for Infertility
This project was completed as part of NUTR 596: Nutrition Practice
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Jeani Hunt-Gibbon
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Prenatal Hand Expression of Breast Milk for Women with Low Risk of Pregnancy Complications
This project was completed as part of NUTR 596: Nutrition Practice
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Mary Heid
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Methods for Updating and Major Changes to the First Steps Education Modules
This project was completed as part of NUTR 596: Nutrition Practice
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Jenny Goodyear
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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FINI Grocery Store Rx Program Assessment of Program Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation & Maintenance
Students partnered with Washington State Department of Health to provide a comprehensive assessment of the Grocery Store Rx program assessing program reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation,
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Laura Blasi, Meredith Blumenthal, Emahlea Jackson, Kelsey Kinderknecht, Veronica Lenoski, Ivory Loh, Erin McDonnell, Anna Mowell, Merideth Murray, Divya Pahwa, Sophia Riemer, Shira Stern, Laura Tripp, Kelly Wolffe, Sara Woolcock
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science, PhD, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Development and Implementation of The Wellness Project for Sororities at The University of Washington
This project was completed as part of NUTR 596: Nutrition Practice
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Natalie Zimmer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
- Mary Podrabsky
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An Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Through Creation of Body-Size Inclusive Spaces
This project was completed as part of NUTR 596: Nutrition Practice
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Leilah Korbines
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
- Mary Podrabsky
- Melissa Gunnarson
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Increasing Utilization of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs Among Low-Income King County Populations: Perspectives and Recommendations from Stakeholders
This project was completed as part of NUTR 596: Nutrition Practice
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Liz Gore
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
- Mary Podrabsky
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Pre-operative Weight Loss Requirements: are they Beneficial?
This project was completed as part of NUTR 596: Nutrition Practice
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Kaitlyn Wright
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Development of a Blenderized Tube Feeding Recipe for Inpatient Use at Seattle Children’s Hospital
This project was completed as part of NUTR 596: Nutrition Practice
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Erin Phelps
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
- Melissa Gunnarson
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Exploring and Expanding Resources for the Phenylketonuria (PKU) Population Through Community Survey and Recipe Testing with HowMuchPhe.org
This project was completed as part of NUTR 596: Nutrition Practice
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Holly Anderson
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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FINI Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program: A Comparison of Clinical Implementation Strategies, Perceived Patient Experiences, and Voucher Redemption Rates
Prepared by University of Washington students in NUTR 531 during winter quarter 2018. Evaluates the Fruit and Vegetable Prescription program by analyzing prescription issuance and voucher issuance and
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Rochelle Adriano, Nicole Cramer, Madison Delmendo, Jenny Goodyear, Imashi Fernando, Mary Heid, Jeani Hunt-Gibbon, Lindsay Lau, Cecile Marshall, Casey McCoy, Evelina Miropolsky, Tucker Reiley, Caitlin Robinson, Sonni Tadlock, Samantha Tengs, Samuel Vinci, Jessica Wolf, and Alicia Yang
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Understanding Barriers to Accessibility in Washington State Farmers Markets
Presented March 9, 2017. This project was completed in the course NUTR 531: Public Health
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
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Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Cost, Quality, and Availability: Comparing Winter Produce in Supermarkets & Farmers Markets
This project was completed in the course NUTR 531: Public Health
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Christine Benson, Emily Conner, Sarah Craven, Kelly Finan, Molly Haas, Terry Hawk, Cathy Huang, Monica Lazarus, Lauren Mozer, Kim Polacek Ortiz, Lauren Rice, Gaelen Ritter, Julian Whitford, Amanda Spoden, and Jess Fowler
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Time for Lunch at School
This project was completed in the course NUTR 531: Public Health
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Kayla Bell, Theresa Bergholz, Jamie Clayton, Toni Fiordalis, Danielle Hamilton, Shelly Johnson, Sophie Kauffman, Tiffany Ku, Megan Morris, Emma Partridge, Kelsey Schmidt, Toi Sennhauser, Francesca Simonella, Tori Sorenson, Kaiulani Swan, Katty Tseng, Lisa Weigle, and Mei Yook (Lisa) Woo
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
- Donna B. Johnson
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Drinking Water Access Project
This project was completed in the course NUTR 531: Public Health
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
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Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
- Donna B. Johnson
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Washington State Dept. of Agriculture Farm-to-School Project
This project was completed in the course NUTR 531: Public Health
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Kelly Ahern, Elizabeth Aong, Carrie Dennett, Sepideh Dibay Moghadam, Melissa Edwards, Erin Enriquez, Isabel Kanholm, Srilekha Karunanithi, Jessica Kim, Young Mee (Mya) Kwon, Zhongyuan Liu, Kimberly McLaury, Marina Mednik-Vaksman, Shelly Najjar, Allison Parker, Diana Reid, Cole Schindler, Laura Tobias, Krista Ulatowski, Seth Yoder, and Marc Zimmerman.
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science, PhD, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
- Donna B. Johnson
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WIC Family Food Access Project
This project was completed in the course NUTR 531: Public Health
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Sarah Bailey, Elisabet Eppes, Emily Faerber, Kailee Farnum, Bridget Igoe, Jamie Kowatch, Richard Lau, Juli Louttit, Kelly Peterson, Katie Potestio, Sarah Shimer, Lola Stronach, Angela Tam, and Amanda Wood.
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
- Donna B. Johnson
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Policy Analysis of Standards for Institutional Purchasing of Food by State Government
This project was completed in the course NUTR 531: Public Health
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Molly Acheson, Kara Breymeyer, Elena Dan, Yvette Fierce, Julianne Gibson, Nelly Gozdek, Dara Kimmel, Rachel Myhre, Charlotte Neilson, Russell Owen, Barbra Pullar, Jennifer Ross, Heather Snively, Cynthia Spencer, Jason Williams, and Casey Wilson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science
Year: 2010
Adviser(s):
- Donna B. Johnson
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Evaluating King County School Nutrition Wellness Policies
This project was completed in the course NUTR 531: Public Health
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Amanda Buhl, Anna Carroll, Joyce Chen, Amy Hendrickson, Lisa Higgins, Meghan Lyle, Kate Murphy, Sandi Navarro, Mari Obara, Elizabeth Payne, Shauna Pirotin and Ophelia Woo
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science
Year: 2009
Adviser(s):
- Donna B. Johnson