Research & Practice
Student Projects
MPH Fieldwork
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The Basics of Nutrition for Cancer Prevention: A Guide for Patient Populations and Partners Affiliated with the American Cancer Society
Created a concise and informative handout presenting practical and evidence-based information promoting healthy eating habits to individuals with cancer so they – or those caring for them – can
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Kunal Patel
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
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Coaches Reference: Eating Disorders and Amateur Cycling – Context, Red Flags, and Resources
Created a website to provide stage cycling coaches with supportive nutrition information for their athletes. Includes detailed nutrition guides, research about athletes and eating behaviors, and counseling on
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Victoria Jansen
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Assessment and Evaluation of an Interprofessional Practice Education Event for Students of the UW Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics and School of Pharmacy Program
Assessed and evaluated student participation in and feedback of an Interprofessional Practice Education (IPE) event with UW graduate students from the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics and School of
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Si Bui
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
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Connecting Columbia City Families with Nutritional Resources and Produce: Back-to-School Nutrition Night and Farmers Market Scavenger Hunt
Developed informational resources for parents and facilitated a “farm food treasure hunt” at the Columbia City Neighborhood Farmers Market Back-to-School Nutrition Night event. Community Partner:
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Megan Fisher
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Workplace Lactation Support with UW WorkLife and the Whole U
Partnered with UW programs to raise awareness of the importance of breast milk and breast feeding, describe the challenges lactating employees face in the workplace, direct non-lactating staff to resources for
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Marah Zinnen
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
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Providing a CACFP-Supportive “Snack Cheat Sheet” for the Dale Turner Family YMCA
Worked with the YMCA to create a snack “cheat sheet” adhering to the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. Community Partner: Dale Turner Family
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Kristina Tribley
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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SCH Celiac Disease Program: Assessing Equity & Strengthening Resources
Completed a needs assessment of the program to learn how it could be more equitable for family participants. Provided an enhanced Celiac Program resource guide and updated patient enrollment listing, prepared
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Kathryn McConaughy
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Nutritional Assessment and Training of Latinx Parents of the Elementary School Program at El Centro de La Raza
Assessed both the health and nutrition knowledge and the training on nutrition to Latina/o parents of students in El Centro de la Raza’s Elementary School Program. The aim of this project is to strengthen a)
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Jonathan Lara
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2023
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Nutrition Education with Hunger Intervention Program
Partnered with Hunger Intervention Program and their mission to increase food security for underserved populations in North King County to provide nutrition education and cooking demonstrations to children and
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Joanne Lum
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Tukwila Village Farmers Market Cookbook
Completed a recipe booklet for the Tukwila Village Farmers Market featuring flexible, affordable recipes that center on produce available at the market (which is SNAP Market Match eligible). The booklet is
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Jennifer Urban
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Qualitative Data Review and Analysis: We Feed WA Pilot Food Program
We Feed WA (WFW) provides emergency food for people experiencing hunger through partnerships with local or regional food producers, farmers and ranchers, processors and distributors, and hunger relief
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Mayra Gutierrez, Andrea Litzow, Emilee Vann
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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WSU Global Health Promotion: Grocery Vouchers
Completed research, data analysis, and a literature review focusing on digital/web-based nutrition education interventions for remote college students. Community Partner: WSU Global
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Anastasia Powell
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Latin American Nutrition Guide for Providers
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Norma Garfias Avila
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Research to Promote Corporate Accountability for Racial Justice Among Food and Beverage Companies
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Chelsea Whealdon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Big Food & Big Soda – Assessing Commitment to Racial Justice: A Case Study
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Rachel Ross
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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UW Nutrition Clinic
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Olivia Ramoino
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Office of Nutrition Services: WIC
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Evelyn Morris
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Welcome to Washington WIC Project
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Anna Fogel
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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King Country Breast Feeding Coalition
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Beth Faw
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Great Grocer Project
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Amy Ervin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Developing Nutrition Education Materials for the Hunger Intervention Program (HIP)
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Kaitlin Benjamin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Recipe Resources for a Virtual Camp Leo
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Stephanie Winterbauer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
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Investigating Demographic Characteristics Associated with Reporting Changes in Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Lauren Sawyer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
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Developing a Family Meal Guide for Bellwether Housing
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Sarah Perlin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
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Creating Culturally Appropriate Nutrition Resources for Vietnamese and Somalian Residents of Bellwether Housing
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Dorothy Nguyen
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
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Virtual Health Assessment for Athletes With Intellectual Disabilities
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Emahlea Jackson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
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The WholeU Project
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Alexandra Garrity
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2020
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Article Development for The Whole U Employee Wellness Program at University of Washington
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Jessa Engelken
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
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Protein Quality Assessment: Exploring the Role of Plant-Based Protein in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Anna Mowell
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
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Understanding Racism and Race Bias in Dietetics: Developing a Public Resource Document
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Divya Pahwa
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
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A Community Based Participatory Evaluation of the Washington State Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Sophia Riemer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
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Lunch for All: A Resource for Friday Harbor Students with Type 1 Diabetes
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Shira Stern
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
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Resource Development for Seattle Childcare Centers Enrolled in the Farm to Table Program
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Laura Tripp
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
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Understanding the Needs of “No-Cook” Clients at the U District Food Bank
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Ivory Loh
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
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Cultured Milk and Egg Proteins: An Analysis of the Policy and Regulatory Environment in Selected Geographies
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Kelsey Kinderknecht
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
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Camp Leo DiabEducation Nutrition Curriculum Outline
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Kelly Wolffe
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
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Development of Breastfeeding Education Posters for the Maternal & Child Health Ward at Naivasha District Hospital in Naivasha, Kenya
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Laura Blasi
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
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Resource Development for Cafeteria Operators Implementing WA DOH Healthy Nutrition Guidelines
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Lindsay Beck
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
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Development of Sports Nutrition Handouts for Ultimate Frisbee Athletes
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Nicole Cramer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
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Development of a food safety plan for GAP certification at the UW Farm
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Casey McCoy
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
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Resource Development for the CDC Sodium Reduction in Communities Program Grant
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Caity Robinson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
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Using Traditional Ground-Truthing to Assess the Food Environment in Three Seattle Neighborhoods
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Sam Vinci
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
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Needs Assessment & Education Roll-out at 3 Snohomish Food Banks
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Jessica Wolf
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
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“Diabeducation” at Camp Leo: Nutrition Education for Elementary-aged children with Type 1 Diabetes
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Rochelle Adriano
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
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Development of Nutrition and Eating Disorder Resources/Handouts for University of Washington Sororities
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Natalie Zimmer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017