Research & Practice
Student Projects
Explore recent student work from our undergraduate and graduate programs.
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Plant Based Protein Integration in Medically Tailored Meals: Applying a Culturally Responsive Lens
Project Open Hand (POH) is an organization that has been providing medically tailored meals (MTMs) to under resourced residents of the greater San Francisco area since the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the mid-1980s.
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Mariam Kayali
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Type 1 Diabetes Flyer: Signs and Symptoms, and Resources
The Washington State Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) workgroup is composed of coordinators from the WA Department of Health Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Department, registered dietitian
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Paulina Nunez Esquivel
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Expansion of Nutrition Education Resources for Substance-Using Pregnant People
This project entailed creating a new class for the Substance Using Pregnant People (SUPPs) unit on the Swedish Hospital Ballard campus. The class readings were comprised of pregnancy and breast/chest feeding
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Kate Shuhart
Program(s): Master of Public Health, PhD
Year: 2024
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Nutrient Analysis of Hunger Intervention Program’s “Healthy HIP Pack” Program
This project involved conducting a nutrient analysis of Hunger Intervention Program’s weekend food backpack program. Results were compared to the relevant age-based recommendations in the 2020-25 Dietary
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Haley Chapman
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Increasing Signage at the Beacon Food Forest to Promote Community Education and Involvement
This project involved the creation of signage for significant foods in the Phase I and Phase II areas of the Beacon Food Forest. Signage included nutritional, harvest, culinary, and toxin related information
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Karen Krol
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2024
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Culturally Tailored Nutrition Education Materials for Sound Generations’ Community Food Bag Program
Created and delivered nutrition education sessions and accompanying handouts to explain how cultural food items can be used to manage Diabetes. Nutrition education sessions and handouts were translated into
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Emma Johnsson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Finding Consensus in Preterm Infant Nutrition Guidelines
Infants born preterm and/or with a low birth weight have high nutritional needs for survival, rapid growth, and mitigation of neurodevelopmental delays. Therefore, ensuring this population receives sufficient
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Hannah Sanders
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Nutrition Insecurity Policy/Intervention Menu and Policy Memo for the Execution of Oklahoma State’s Obesity Plan
Developed a policy/intervention menu and memo to address nutrition insecurity in Oklahoma, guiding the State Obesity Plan’s execution and communicating recommended changes to
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Evelyn Grijalva-Martinez
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Mealtime Matters: Integrating Farm-To-Preschool Produce into Family Mealtimes
There is a documented lack of awareness and consumption of local, seasonal produce among families with young children. Early exposure to diverse, locally sourced foods has proved to help children develop an
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kara Ikeda
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Identifying Community Contamination Concerns in the Puget Creek Watershed
The Duwamish Valley Research Coordination Network: Building Capacity for Tribal, Community, and Agency Research in Urban Watersheds is a project funded by an EPA Star Grant to help identify locations for water
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Stephanie Turner
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Nutrient Drug Interaction Probability Scale (NDIPS): An External Validation
This project was the final stage of a larger endeavor in testing a new clinical assessment tool to assess the probability of drug-nutrient interactions with the aim of developing a personalized healthcare
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Paola Maria Bregni Ibarra
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Medical Nutrition Therapy in Post-Stroke Neurocritical Care: A Case Study
This project examined the application of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in neurocritical care following a case of stroke with subarachnoid hemorrhage. While nutrition care in this population remains a
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Casey Spellman
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Improving Nutrition Discharge Education for Caregivers of Adolescents with Eating Disorders at Seattle Children’s Hospital
A quality improvement project was conducted to update Seattle Children’s nutrition discharge education materials for caregivers of eating disorder patients. This involved conducting interviews with RDs
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Alejandro Oropeza Velasquez
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Exploring the Future of Sustainable Foods through Nova Classification of Upcycled Certified Products
This thesis project aims to identify the ways in which products that have received Upcycled Food certification contribute nutritionally to the greater American food supply, and whether these products are
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Irene Yoon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Pediatric Medical Nutrition Therapy for Comorbid Type 1 Diabetes and Eating Disorders
This project explored the overlap of type 1 diabetes and eating disorders, a relatively new area of research, with an emphasis on pediatric populations. The project consisted of a literature review, a case
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Jocelyn Naide
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Chrononutrition and Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes: A Case Study
A case study and report on a patient with type 2 diabetes and multiple comorbidities. The patient was not meeting his blood glucose goals and saw the RD/CDCES to discuss dietary methods to improve his glucose.
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Aimee Allen
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition Education Project Development and Evaluation in Rural Vietnam
“The goal of the HealthBridge Foundation of Canada is to “improve health and reduce health inequities through research, policy, and action.” The organization does this throughout the world through
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Lauren Perkins
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Secondary Growth Analysis and Dissemination of Findings from the Mama Aweza Trial
The Global Center for integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) is a leading research center dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women and children globally. As part
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Cecilia Msogoya
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2023
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Creation of Culturally Tailored and Bilingual Diabetes Nutrition Calendars for EthnoMed
This public health practicum project focused on the intersection of nutrition education and public health for immigrant and refugee communities in the greater Seattle area. Calendars with culturally sensitive
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Irene Yoon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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The Pre-Survey Data Analysis of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Field to Family Produce Incentive Program in Ventura County, California
Ventura County (VC), California, is a demographically diverse community consisting of Hispanic/Latinx (44.66%), Asian (7.62%), Black/African American (2.07%), and American Indian/Alaskan Native (1.05%)
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kana Ogaki
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Promoting Accessibility in WA SNAP-Ed Contract Funding for Tribal Organizations
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) is a federally funded grant program that provides nutrition education and promotes health for eligible individuals through supporting healthy food
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Christina Lin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Designing and Delivering Weight-Inclusive Care Training for Medical Residents at Seattle Children’s Hospital
Weight bias refers to the negative attitudes, stereotypes, and discrimination from being at a higher body weight. Experiencing weight bias is harmful to physical and psychosocial health, especially among
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Khang Ho
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Mapping Commissary Kitchen Spaces in King County
In partnership with Public Health – Seattle & King County, this project sought to promote equity in the local food system through improving access to commissary kitchens for food businesses,
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Mary Fudge
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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King County Local Food Initiative 101: Improving Local Food Access in King County
This practicum engaged with local food systems research, specifically considering how the 2024 refresh of King County’s Local Food Initiative (LFI) is related to issues of racism, food security, food access,
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Robyn Burnside
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Provider-Based Needs Assessment for Lactation Support in Washington State
Washington state’s rate of breastfeeding exclusivity through six months consistently remains above the national average, but falls below the Healthy People 2030 objective of 42.4%, and additional barriers to
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Allison Burkhalter
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Using the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC) to Assess Use of Local Parks in King County
There is a distinct lack of data regarding current park use in King County, WA, which complicates public health strategies to encourage physical activity among residents. Working with Public Health – Seattle
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Kimberly Siu
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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The Association Between Eating Competence and Daily Hassles and Uplifts of Eating Location in Undergraduate University Students
The study sought to investigate the association between the daily hassles and uplifts related to eating location and eating competence (EC), and whether socio-demographics impact this association. Using the
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Aimee Allen
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Determinants of Indigenous Diet Quality and Their Association With Inflammation and Biological Age in the NHLBI Strong Heart Family Study
This thesis analyzed dietary and health marker data from Indigenous tribes in the NHLBI Strong Heart Family Study to assess for associations between diet quality, inflammation, and biological age. The thesis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jocelyn Naide
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Nutrient Drug Interaction Probability Scale (NDIPS): A Creation and Validation Process
This thesis project involved the creation of a screening tool to assess the probability of drug-nutrient interactions. Additionally, a set of internal and external trials were set in place to validate the
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Paola Maria Bregni Ibarra
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Accessibility to WIC-Authorized Ethnic Food Stores in Washington State: Implications for Serving the Needs of Immigrant WIC-Eligible Populations
The Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is one of the federal nutrition assistance programs that safeguards food security among immigrant and refugee families. At least 20% of
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kana Ogaki
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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A Qualitative Exploration of Food Tourism as a Lever for Food Systems Transformation
Using qualitative research methods, food tourism stakeholders were interviewed to understand their perspectives on (1) a growing interest amongst the public in food tourism and (2) the intersection of food
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lauren Perkins
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
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Drivers Influencing Animal Wellbeing and Environmental Stewardship Decision-Making Among U.S. Animal Producers: A Qualitative Analysis
Using Q-methodology and qualitative methods, this study examined the drivers and tradeoffs of priorities regarding animal wellbeing and environmental stewardship among 35 U.S. beef, pork, and broiler
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Mary Fudge
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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A Scoping Review of Consumer Perceptions of Meat Sustainability: A Focus on Animal Welfare and Environmental Impact
Addressing the rising consumer concerns over meat’s sustainability, this thesis aimed to conduct a detailed scoping review to map out over a decade of research on consumer perceptions of meat’s
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Cecilia Msogoya
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2024
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Exploring the Relationship between Dietary Supplement Use and Serum Biomarkers Among Postmenopausal Women in a Controlled Feeding Study
Utilized data from a controlled feeding study conducted in the Seattle area among postmenopausal women of the Women’s Health Initiative, a large cohort study, in order to assess the association between
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Hannah Baillie
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2024
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Recommendations for Seattle Fresh Bucks: Produce Prescription Program Best Practices and Benefit Level Adjustments
Seattle Fresh Bucks is a produce assistance program serving over 12,000 households in the City of Seattle by providing them with a monthly $40 voucher to purchase fruits and vegetables at 30 local farmers
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Allison Burkhalter, Robyn Burnside, Khang Ho, Kara Ikeda, Christina Lin, Alejandro Oropeza Velasquez, Kimberly Siu, Casey Spellman, Stephanie Turner
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2023
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Nutrition Policy and Food Service Guidelines Recommended for Adoption by Teen Feed
As a growing body of evidence demonstrates, food transcends beyond biological needs and interplays with behavioral, social, and mental concepts of whole-person health. Community-based organizations serving
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Jordyn Fantuzzi, Megan Fisher, Mayra Gutierrez, Victoria Jansen, Andrea Litzow, Joanne Lum, Katie McConaughy, Kunal Patel, Anastasia Powell, James Sherrell, Oluseyi Shonuyi, Savannah Stelzer, Kristina Tribley, Emilee Vann, Mara Zinnen
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Creating a Photovoice Methodology: Documenting Food Insecurity Among UW Students
Students worked with UW researchers to outline a photovoice study examining food insecurity among college students. The team read and analyzed peer-reviewed journals on the photovoice technique, food
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Cholee Baldwin, Peter Le, Kadra Mohamoud, Lyn Tampi, Keegan Yorke
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2024
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Examining Research on College Student Food Security
Students researched food insecurity among college students (focusing on the past 5 years) and how racial plays a role, compiling their findings into an annotated bibliography that will be submitted for IRB
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Morgan Li, Ruby Price, Alexandra Selvester, Stefani Solorio, Kyla Tresner
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Policies to Support College Student Food Security: Legislative Fact Sheets
Students worked with WashPIRG to advance the creation and support of a bill to sustainably address college student food insecurity. The team created three legislative fact sheets highlighting the severity,
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Aimee Bessette, Gillian Bactol, Norwin Laylo, Shrisha Menon
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Policies to Support College Student Food Security: Legislation in Other Countries
WashPIRG sought support to investigate and present concise information about potential policies from other countries that could be implemented in Washington to support college student food security. The team
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Cindy Li, Hanna Lai
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Equitable Food Security Policies in the U.S.
Students supported WashPIRG’s work to leverage the food policy system to address growing rates of student food insecurity by analyzing legislation from across the United States to synthesize possible campus
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Nadeen Baba, Manik Singh Bains, Amy Dang, Gurleen Saini
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2024
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Identifying Funding Structures for the UW Food Pantry
Through extensive research and outreach, students investigated different funding models and support systems used by food pantries across the country to identify potential sustainable funding structures for the
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Khonnie Ecklund, Zoe Hazuka, Lindsay Lopez, Sarah Roberto, Jackson Zhao
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Funding Food Security for the Local UW Community
Due to rising food insecurity rates on the UW Seattle campus, the UW Food Pantry – which provides low-barrier food access to all UW students, faculty, and staff – asked the team to help locate
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Sarah Early, Li Lin, Peggy Lopez, Cara Pedrosa, Zijun Ye
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Rescuing and Gleaning: Creating a Framework for Building Community Partnerships
Students supported the UW Food Pantry’s mission of reducing food insecurity on campus by creating a “partnership-building framework” to help facilitate new relationships between the organization and
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Lindsey Carrasco-Morfin, Taylor Clementz, Bristin Green, Kaiyuan He, Selma Tausend
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2024
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Guide to Gleaning: Enhancing Food Recovery at the University of Washington
In addition to sourcing food through donations and donor-based funding, the organization UW Food Pantry rescues and gleans food to increase the amount of resources they can provide for the community while
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Brooke Baker, Kaitlyn Duncan, Kendy Lin, Rachel Rosenberg, Jillian Techico
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Food Security Beyond the College Campus
Students worked with the UW Food Pantry to investigate food security resources specific to students at the University of Washington. These resources and a brief introduction to food insecurity were
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Tiffany Chou, Elissa Fong, Emmy Wells, Skyler Young, Mengxin Zhang
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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UW Food Pantry: A Social Media Initiative for Food Security Awareness
Students worked with the UW Food Pantry to create social media content that amplified the organization’s online presence and informed audiences about the impacts of food insecurity on college campuses.
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Judy Lee, Jaden Low, Raina Manzano, Avery Minich, Hana Pham
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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What is North Korean Food?
This project involved the creation of an infographic featuring North Korean foods that are largely unknown to the rest of the world in an effort to diversify the type of information available on North Korean
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Irene Yoon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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How to Increase Plant-Based Meal Consumption at UW: A Fieldwork Experience
Created a short lecture on how to increase student consumption of plant-based offerings at UW in order to help UW meet their Sustainability Action Plan goals. The lecture centers choice architecture-informed
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Stephanie Turner
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Increasing Statewide Support for Eating Disorders Among Adolescents
Partnered with the Washington State Department of Health to create a healthcare provider-facing informational handout about adolescent eating disorders to increase awareness and share resources. Detailed types
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Kimberly Siu
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Exploring Connections Between Markets and Health: A Collaboration with Slow Food International
Collaborated with Slow Food International to support a webinar exploring the connection between farmer’s markets and health. Synthesized findings and external research into an editorial for marketing
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Lauren Perkins
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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WSDA 2022-2023 Farm to School Purchasing Grants’ Post-Grant Survey and Purchasing Data Analysis
Analyzed 2022-2023 Farm to School Purchasing Grants’ post-grant survey and purchasing data to produce key impact metrics. These key metrics will be used to report the impact of the 2022-2023 Farm to School
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Kana Ogaki
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Laying a Foundation for a Human Centered Design (HCD) Hub Within the Government of Tanzania to Innovate Nutrition Solutions
Crafted workshop materials and activities for an initiative to build capacity for the use of Human-Centered Design (HCD) at the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC), focusing on innovative solutions for
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Cecilia Msogoya
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Assessing the Marketing Environment of Online Grocery Retail
Designed a scorecard protocol to evaluate and rank online grocery retailers based on the influence of their marketing practices on accessibility and consumer choice of nutritious foods. Community Partner:
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Christina Lin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Community Nutrition Outreach with Hunger Intervention Program
Partnered with the Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) to assist in their mission to increase food security for underserved populations in North King County. Provided nutrition education, cooking demonstrations,
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Kara Ikeda
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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High Impact Obesity Prevention Standards (HIOPS) in Pennsylvania
Conducted qualitative research to identify the policy-to-practice implications of HIOPS implementation into early childhood education (ECE) licensing regulations in Pennsylvania. Presented findings to Keystone
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Khang Ho
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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A Taste of the Season: Creating Community Nutrition Education Materials for Seattle’s Refugee and Immigrant Seniors
In partnership with registered dietitians at Tilth Alliance, created culturally tailored nutrition education materials for an in-season vegetable (Swiss Chard) and presented the materials to refugee and
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Mary Fudge
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Food Security & Sovereignty in Alaska Native Communities
Conducted a literature review exploring papers that document food security and health in Alaska Native communities as well as how agriculture grants and programs do or don’t align with Alaska Native needs
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Robyn Burnside
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Educational Toolkit
The FFVP toolkit will serve as a complementary nutrition education resource for staff, teachers, students, and parents at participating Seattle public schools. It is a compilation of materials that include
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): Allison Burkhalter
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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NutriNavigator
Worked with the Pike Place Market Foundation to develop NutriNavigator, a lesson plan and digital map, for 6th grade students to gain a deeper understanding of the nutritional value of diverse foods commonly
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork
Author(s): James Sherrell
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Using Non-Linear, Machine Learning Methodology to Assess the Potential Metabolomic-Based Biomarkers of Total Fat and Percentage Fat Intake Using a Controlled Feeding Study
Understanding and identifying objective dietary biomarkers is a crucial component of nutrition research today. By investigating the relationship between biomarker profiles and dietary intake using machine
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Caroline Lea Nondin
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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Pediatrician Survey: Assessment of Feeding Difficulties in Primary Care
Pediatricians in Washington state tend to delay referring children for assistance with feeding difficulties, compounded by long wait lists for this needed support. There is now an effort to create an improved,
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Emilee Vann
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Diabetes Education and Stakeholder Outreach for Immigrant/Refugee Populations in Seattle
Ethnomed provides translation services, cultural mediation, and community expertise for UW Medical Centers in their work with refugee and immigrant communities from five different countries. The
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): James Sherrell
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Integrating ExerciseRx into Primary Health Clinics
This project outlines the strategic integration of ExerciseRx, a cutting-edge digital health platform, into primary health clinics to enhance health outcomes through personalized exercise plans. The
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kunal Patel
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Exploring the Role of High School Athletic Trainers in Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport and Eating Disorder Early Detection, Prevention, and Return to Play
Worldwide prevalence of eating disorders among adolescents is increasing and current research suggests that in the United States and Europe, 5.5-17.9% of young women and 0.6–2.4% of young men have
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Victoria Jansen
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Assessing SNAP-Ed Materials Through Equity and Empowerment Rubric
SNAP-Ed (the educational arm of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) produces programming and educational materials to assist SNAP-Ed implementation agencies in presenting nutrition and lifestyle
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Mayra Gutierrez
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition Interventions in Pediatric Intestinal Failure from Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Report
Intestinal failure from short bowel syndrome is a complex condition that impairs nutrient and fluid absorption. Without appropriate monitoring and treatment, it can result in significant morbidity, organ
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Savannah Stelzer
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Personalized Nutrition for Type 2 Diabetes in the Era of Continuous Glucose Monitors
Recent advancements in continuous glucose monitors have been beneficial in supporting diabetes medical nutrition therapy. These monitors provide clearer insights into post-prandial glucose response (PPGR)
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Jordyn Fantuzzi
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Dietary Inflammatory Index Scores of the 3-Week Habitual Diet at a State Hospital
This project assessed the inflammatory potential of patients’ diets at a state hospital. The findings showed that their daily nutrient intake was inversely associated with a risk of depression and
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Danny Beery
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Trauma-Informed Nutrition: A Critical Resource for Houseless Youth
Utilizing a trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach to nutrition delivery, Teen Feed’s meal program is committed to providing nightly meals that create safety and trust through consistency and
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Andrea Litzow
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
- Margaret Chaykin
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Teen Feed Volunteer Outreach and Fundraising
Given Teen Feed’s status as a small, community-based organization, their greatest potential for volunteer and fundraising growth is in reaching out to their neighbors in the community they serve. This
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): James Sherrell
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
- Margaret Chaykin
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Policies to End Hunger in Washington State: Campaign Development for the Anti-Hunger & Nutrition Coalition 2023 Legislative Priorities
The 2023 Washington state legislative session coincided with a landscape of unprecedently high rates of food insecurity and hunger that were anticipated to climb significantly given the complex impacts of the
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Andrea Litzow
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Effect of Cocoa Extract Supplementation on Mental Health and Risk of Incident Late-Life Depression: A Secondary Analysis of the COSMOS Trial
A secondary analysis of the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) Trial investigating the effects of cocoa extract supplementation on subjective mental health and incident late-life
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Daniel Beery
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Teen Feed Balanced Meal Checklist
A simple document to help Teen Feed volunteer teams create balanced meals for their patrons based on the Healthy Eating Research (HER) nutrition guidelines. Community Partner: Teen Feed This project was
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Kristina Tribley
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
- Margaret Chaykin
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Teen Feed: The Hidden Value of Design in Food Presentation
Many factors influence food intake and health outcomes, especially in a population of individuals experiencing houselessness, trauma, and food-insecurity. This handout for Teen Feed volunteers outlines how a
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Kunal Patel
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
- Margaret Chaykin
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Farm to Early Care and Education in Washington: A Statewide Survey and Report
Dietary habits linked to the incidence of chronic disease are developed early in life. Created to address these habits, Farm to Early Childcare and Education (Farm to ECE) initiatives incorporate local food,
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Katie McConaughy
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Pike Place Food Access Intern
Gained practical experience in addressing food insecurity and promoting access to healthy food options in the community. Assisted with a variety of seasonal programs aimed at providing fresh produce to
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Mirshaputri Munir
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Mobilizing Community to Support BIPOC Farms (Washington Farmland Trust Team 2)
The team partnered with Washington Farmland Trust (WFT) to research ways to mobilize federal, state, and local support for BIPOC farmers in emergency weather situations. The team also developed a set of videos
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Rosamarie Bateman, Allison Gray, Nicholas Heimbigner, Daniel Wen, Yuxin Becca Yang
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Mobilizing Community to Support BIPOC Farms (Washington Farmland Trust Team 1)
The team partnered with Washington Farmland Trust to create emergency weather resources for BIPOC farmers. Deliverables include Instagram reels giving context to the inequities that this population faces, as
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Jordan Doan, Sophie Heeter, Daniel Lennon, Khylee North, Anne Yan
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Conducting Surveys to Better Understand Urban Garden Contamination Across King County (Soil Health Justice Initiative Team 3)
In collaboration with two other partner teams, these students worked with the Soil Health Justice Initiative, an ongoing research project that examines soil health contamination in King County community
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): ZhiJie Liang, William To, Hyesoo Won
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Conducting Surveys to Better Understand Urban Garden Contamination Across King County (Soil Health Justice Initiative Team 2)
In collaboration with two other partner teams, these students worked with the Soil Health Justice Initiative, an ongoing research project led by Dr. Melanie Malone that examines soil health contamination in
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Tien Chi, Mei-Lin Mina Hung, Yuqing Li, Anna-Maya Sipila
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Conducting Surveys to Better Understand Urban Garden Contamination Across King County (Soil Health Justice Initiative Team 1)
In collaboration with two other partner teams, these students worked with the Soil Health Justice Initiative, an ongoing research project that examines soil health contamination in King County community
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Ethan Blight, Oscar Joya-Fernandez, Andy Ma, Hunter Wade
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Farm to Preschool Farm Cards (Farm to Preschool Team 2)
The team worked with the Seattle Farm to Preschool Program to help address gaps in food security, promote local food production, and address the importance of preschool-aged nutrition education. They created
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Rachel Christensen, Michelle Hyland, Dakota Kesterson, Jinghong Harry Liu, Tala Soror
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Local Farm Cards for the Seattle Farm to Preschool Program (F2P) (Farm to Preschool Team 1)
The team worked with the Seattle Farm to Preschool Program to help address gaps in food security, promote local food production, and address the importance of preschool-aged nutrition education. They created
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Darieli Arroyo, Jayme Courtney, Andie Salgado-Martinez, Maddy Wiesenhahn
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Network Development with Farm to Early Care Education (F2ECE) (Farm to Early Care and Education Team 2)
The team created and facilitated an online networking space to connect Farm to Early Care and Education providers in Washington State to enhance collaboration and communication, promote equity and inclusivity,
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Nancy Gallacher, Maeve Jacobs, Melissa Lin, Emma Tinsley
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Farm To Early Care and Education (F2ECE) Forum Outreach (Farm to Early Care and Education Team 1)
The team created education and outreach materials to increase public awareness of Farm to Early Care and Education (F2ECE), a Washington state Farm to School program. F2ECE will be able to share the
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Kayla Evans, Kimberly Lopez-Villegas, Marisa McTighe, Dung Jojo Tran, Hannah Wheatcraft
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Danny Woo Community Garden Traditional Knowledge Documentation (Danny Woo Community Garden Team 2)
The team sought to raise awareness about the Danny Woo Community Garden’s history and mission and document its senior gardeners’ traditional knowledge to pass on to new generations. They gathered
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Jiwon Lee, Laila Gin Pajimula, Rita Teng, Olivia Tubao, Hannah Whobrey
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Danny Woo Community Garden Traditional Knowledge Documentation (Danny Woo Community Garden Team 1)
The team created a multilingual booklet documenting traditional knowledge held within the Danny Woo Community Garden. By conducting several interviews with the local gardeners, the team captured information
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Intana Cody Bounma, Rachel Capili, Dailin Li, Rebecca Mendelson, Yixun Lavender Wang
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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University of Washington Workplace CSA Benefit Feasibility Study (CSA Innovation Network Team 2)
Through surveys and interviews, the team investigated the market feasibility of a workplace CSA (W-CSA) program at the University of Washington. The team researched local producers and reviewed data analyzing
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Jewell Barnes, Alexandra Mahaffey, Danalin Gwenne Matro, Mirshaputri Talita Munir
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Feasibility of a Workplace CSA Program at the University of Washington (CSA Innovation Network Team 1)
Collaborating with the CSA Innovation Network, the team sought to define the elements of a successful workplace CSA (W-CSA) program and determine the feasibility of implementing a W-CSA at the University of
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Alexandra Anthony, Elizabeth Fleck, Angela McCown, Hannah McDavid, Liran Zimand
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Connecting BIPOC Farmers to Local and USDA Resources and Grants (Black Farmers Collective Team 2)
The team collaborated with the Black Farmers Collective to gather information on local and federal resources and grants, ranging from farm start-up processes to USDA grant applications to community engagement
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Kristine Nguyen, Kaila Red Bow, Xiaohan Lilith Ren, Emi Ufford
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Connecting BIPOC Farmers to Local and Federal Resources (Black Farmers Collective Team 1)
The team aggregated resources for BIPOC farmers in a living, online database as part of a larger grant process for the Black Farmers Collective. This project was one part of a larger effort to address and
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Antonia Cai, Ashley Casmirri, Amy Doan, Lukas Motta
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Accessibility Pilot Project: Supporting Farm Vendors
To make SNAP incentive programs more accessible and equitable and to reduce the stigma of using SNAP incentives, the Washington State Departments of Health and Social and Human Services have partnered to pilot
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Anastasia Powell
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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The Regenerative Power of Seaweed in Soil Fertility and Human Health
The purpose of this research was to examine seaweed/kelp from indigenous and food systems, nutrition, and health perspectives. Interviews and academic research were evaluated to give context to seaweed’s
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Kaila Red Bow
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Investigation of the Correlation Between Food Science and Oral Health
The purpose of this internship was to investigate the bidirectional relationship between nutritional and oral health by critically examining information gained through clinical observations, the results of
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Becca Yuxin Yang
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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UW Campus Food Systems
The purpose of this internship was to learn about the UW Seattle campus food system’s economic and environmental sustainability. The student helped the UW Farm harvest and record the volume of produce
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Corey Maloney
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Exploration of the Association Between Family Eating Habits in Adolescence and Intuitive Eating in Young Adulthood
This research explores and evaluates the relationship between college students’ current level of intuitive eating and their parents’ or primary caregivers’ feeding style during the students’
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Carmen Wilkinson
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Master Composter/Sustainability Steward Intern
Participated in the Spring 2023 Master Composter/Sustainability Steward Program, as well as assisting with program coordination and outreach. Managed Tilth’s worm bins at the Good Shepherd Center. Community
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Anna-Maya Sipila
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Differences in state-level accessibility to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Collected and recorded 2023 data from all 50 U.S. states to compare SNAP policy choices from past USDA data. This will show state-level trends, eligibility criteria, and participant
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Dakota Kesterson and Carlos Morales
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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An Exploration of a WIC Staffing Model Allowing Intermediate Nutrition Risk Appointments to Be Completed by Bachelor-Level Nutrition Consultants
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) requested an examination of WIC staffing models in all US states to determine the feasibility of allowing bachelors-level nutritionists to perform intermediate
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Megan Fisher
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Who is Farming? Exploring the Diversity of Ideas on the UW Farm
This study strives to understand more about the diversity of ideas on the UW Farm and in the larger food system. The intern interviewed several UW Farm workers, including students with different areas of focus
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Hsin-Yu Huang
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition Training Outreach to RDNs in Under-Resourced WA Counties
The Washington State Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Nutrition Network aims to improve access to evidence-based nutrition care for the organization and their families by providing
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kristina Tribley
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Evaluating the Impact of Changes in the Service Delivery of WIC and First Steps in King County
Worked with Parent-Child Health Programs to design, conduct, and analyze semi-structured, qualitative interviews with clients of the First Steps and WIC program. Conducted 27 interviews across six different
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Marah Zinnen
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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Nutrient-Rich Foods in Western African Food Supply: Applying Nutrient Profiling Models to the FAO Food Composition Table for Western Africa (WAFCT 2019)
This study aimed to adapt and apply nutrient profiling models to the FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Table for Western Africa (WAFCT 2019) to identify locally available nutrient-dense foods across different food
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jonathan Lara-Arevalo
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Qualitative Analysis and Development of Communication Materials for the Mama Aweza Trial in Kenya
The Maternal Administered Malnutrition Monitoring System (MAMMS) project in Kenya aims to enhance screening coverage for childhood acute malnutrition, leading to early identification and reduced costs for
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Jonathan Lara
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Designing a Produce Prescription Program (PRx) to Address Food Insecurity in the Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ Population of King County, WA
This project examined how a produce prescription program (PRx) could be developed to address the highest risk of food insecurity and chronic disease in the Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ community in King County.
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Si Bui
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Providing Medically Tailored Meals to Older Adults with Sound Generations’ Meals on Wheels
Sound Generations works to address the unique needs of the aging community in King County, Washington, by connecting older adults to community resources and providing food security, transportation, health and
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Joanne Lum
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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Community-Informed Strategic Plan for Healthy Food Access in King County
Worked with the Washington State Department of Health’s Healthy Eating Active Living Program (HEAL) to review two community engagement reports (HEAL Evaluation Final Report 2022 and Food Insecurity in
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Jennifer Urban
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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Teen Feed: Trauma and Food, Notes for Meals
Created a handout outlining food texture, taste, spice, and digestion aids to consider during meals with Teen Feed clients who have experienced trauma. This handout was informed by the documented association
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Jordyn Fantuzzi
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
- Margaret Chaykin
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Nutritious and Tasty: Teen Feed Volunteer Guide to Feeding Adolescents
Using Teen Feed client feedback and behavioral research, created a guide to help volunteers create satisfying, nutritional meals for the organization’s teen clients. Provides easy options for adding
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Emilee Vann
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
- Margaret Chaykin
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How to Talk About Food: A Guide for Teen Feed Volunteers
Drafted a simple document for Teen Feed volunteers and staff on how to talk with teens about food without communicating harm. Encourages client-facing workers to avoid labels, limit personal commentary, and to
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Savannah Stelzer
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
- Margaret Chaykin
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Teen Feed: Foods to Choose From to Create Balanced Meals
Created a short document providing a list of healthy foods falling under the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, as well as example meals tailored to various dietary patterns (e.g., vegetarianism, veganism,
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Oluseyi Shonuyi
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
- Margaret Chaykin
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A Visual Adaptation of the HER Guidelines Table for Teen Feed Volunteers
Developed an “at-a-glance” version of the Healthy Eating Research (HER) Guidelines Table with example images of foods within the categories of “often”, “sometimes”, or
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Anastasia Powell
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
- Margaret Chaykin
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Teen Feed Meal Evaluation Tool
Created a meal evaluation tool (“Meal Checklist”) for Teen Feed volunteers to use before or after building their meals. Google Form questions both gather information on and help guide volunteers
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Kathryn McConaughy and Marah Zinnen
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
- Margaret Chaykin
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Teen Feed: Build Your Own Healthy Meal Challenge
Prepared a guide with a list of healthy or “choose often” options for each food category so clients can combine items they like and build their own version of a healthy, balanced
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Joanne Lum
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
- Margaret Chaykin
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Teen Feed: Population and Impact
Designed a handout for Teen Feed to utilize when soliciting donors and volunteers, which provides an overview of their adolescent client population and their unique nutrition needs and the impact the
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Victoria Jansen and Mayra Gutierrez
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
- Margaret Chaykin
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Teen Feed: Ensuring Physical and Emotional Safety at Mealtimes
Used the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) model to create a fact sheet and guide for Teen Feed volunteers to use when building their client meals. Focuses on supporting both the emotional and nutritional
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Megan Fisher
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
- Margaret Chaykin
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UW Farm Strategic Planning Capstone Projects, Winter 2023
Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health capstone projects for winter 2023 helped advance the UW Farm’s ongoing strategic planning process which was initiated in 2021. Students built upon Phase I of the
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s):
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
- Yona Sipos
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Ground Truthing Phase 1 of UW Farm Strategic Plan with UW Farm Advisory Committee
The team provided ideas and recommendations to benefit the UW Farm based on focus group feedback from members of the Farm Advisory Committee on Phase 1 of the organization’s strategic plan. Community
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Abdullahi Ahmed, Jheazelle Cadiente, Lily Gridyushko, Heteng Zhang
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Ground Truthing Phase 1 of UW Farm Strategic Plan with UW Registered Student Organizations
The team partnered with the UW Farm and Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) on campus to uncover the importance of student engagement within Phase 1 of the UW Farm strategic plan. Feedback gathered through
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Wendy Celaya-Ibanez, Yawen Wei, IsabellaRose Anegbeode, Carmen Wilkinson, Sidney Johnson
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Ground Truthing Phase 1 of UW Farm Strategic Plan with UW Campus Sustainability Fund
The team analyzed preliminary interviews and focus group results to help advance Phase 1 of the UW Farm’s strategic plan, focusing on strengthening collaboration between the UW Farm and the Campus
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Denise Elizabeth Korompis, Qingqing (Wendy) Zhang, Xi Peng, Dominic Madden
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Ground Truthing Phase 1 of UW Farm Strategic Plan with UW wǝɫxǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House
The team utilized community feedback through qualitative interviews to integrate Indigenous food sovereignty and perspectives into recommendations toward the furthering of Phase 1 of the UW Farm Strategic
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Tajanee Chappel, Wen Huei (Vivian) Chen, Rodolfo (Rudy) Franco, Celine Liulamaga, Brenda Leyva Rojas
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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UW Farm Strategic Goal #4: Contribute to UW Food Security, Food Sovereignty, and Sustainability – Team 2
This project leverages established relationships to improve cross-campus buy-in and funding of Farm initiatives by visualizing the current and potential stakeholder network, uniting motivated students, and
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Lauren Schwartz, MaKayla Kelby, Makenna Schumacher, Olivia Meader Yetter
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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UW Farm Strategic Goal #4: Contribute to UW Food Security, Food Sovereignty, and Sustainability – Team 1
This team addressed one of the UW Farm’s strategic goals: Contribute to UW Food Security, Food Sovereignty, and Sustainability. The group developed educational deliverables for First Year Programs to
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Dana (Cameron) Baker, Kayla Guzman, Hannah Risher, Johnny Nguyen, Zerui (David) Liao
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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UW Farm Strategic Goal #3: Support Inclusive Community Building and Empowerment – Team 2
The team’s goal was to promote inclusive community building and empowerment through addressing the barriers that prevent student involvement at the UW Farm. This project brings the Farm to students
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Annete Alcantar, Ariana King, Megha Sonhi (*some members not listed)
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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UW Farm Strategic Goal #3: Support Inclusive Community Building and Empowerment – Team 1
One of the UW Farm’s strategic goals is to support inclusive community building and empowerment. In order to address barriers to engagement with the Farm, this team developed four events to promote
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Dawn Dang, Hwi Lin (Kevin) Kim, Qianqi (Kate) Wang, Nathaniel Lesure
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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UW Farm Strategic Goal #2: Deepen Student Understanding of Urban Food Production Systems – Team 2
This project focuses on the UW Farm’s strategic goal of deepening student understanding of urban food production systems. The team concentrated on strengthening the academic side of student engagement by
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Weiyi (Jeremey) Shi, Xuecheng (Snow) Yu, Cassadey Porter, Taylor Kesselring (*some members not listed)
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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UW Farm Strategic Goal #2: Deepen Student Understanding of Urban Food Production Systems – Team 1
The project goal was to deepen student understanding of urban food production systems by creating a well-rounded minor program in Urban Agriculture and Food Systems at the University of Washington. The team
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Ayn Kurzenhauser, Danzengquying (Quying Danzeng), Sarah Armbruster, Shixi Zhang, Carson Strange
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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UW Farm Strategic Goal #1: Meet Academic Demand – Team 2
The UW Farm is a great resource for students across all disciplines at the University of Washington, yet there is a desperate need for funding and staffing to meet academic demand as presented in the
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Corey Maloney, Mckenzie Egan, Phoebe Chen, Renee Hopper
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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UW Farm Strategic Goal #1: Meet Academic Demand – Team 1
This project aims to meet academic demand for urban farming demonstrated by students as presented in the UW Farm’s strategic plan. The team delivered a UW Farm directory with university and local farm
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Della Floyd, Ayse Koyun, Lanxuan (Mary) Xu, Yongyi (David) Liu, Li-Ting (Lisa) Chou
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Characterizing Burnout Among U.S. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory
This study examines the prevalence of burnout in Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) and characterizes it across demographic and work-related
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Si Bui
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Afghan Foods Nutrition Education
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Norma Garfias Avila
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Is a Traditional Mexican Diet Better Suited for Mexican-Descent Women?
This study evaluates whether the the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including the USDA-provided Spanish translation, are effective for adopting and maintaining a healthy diet aimed at improving health
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Norma Garfias Avila
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Farm System Resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey-Based Analysis of Impacts and Adaptations among Farmers in Washington State
This survey analysis attempts to identify how impacts and adaptations of the COVID-19 pandemic varied amongst farms in WA state based on specific resilience characteristics: robustness, adaptability and
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Anna Fogel
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Healthy Food, As Told by TikTok: A Thematic Analysis of the Most Liked #healthyrecipes on TikTok
Thematic analysis revealed that the most popular TikTok creators of “healthy” recipes characterize healthy food as some combination of utilizing practical skills to maintain a home cooking routine,
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kaitlin Sandberg
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Effect of Low vs High Eating Frequency on Perceived Appetite, Plasma Appetite Hormones, and Appetite Relationships: A Component of the Frequency of Eating and Satiety Hormones (FRESH) Study
This study concludes that three versus six eating frequencies per day did not have an independent effect on appetite measures through a randomized cross-over trial that controlled for various factors,
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Trey Lee (Jerry) Hill
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Insights from Washington’s COVID-19 Response: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of WIC Remote Services and Expanded Food Options Using the Re-aim Framework
This study assesses the reach and effectiveness of the COVID-19-programmatic changes instituted by Washington State WIC; the processes, facilitators, and challenges involved in their implementation; and
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Evelyn Morris
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Changes in Eating Habits Among Eating Competent and Non-Eating Competent College Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Recent research reveals that eating context, as well as underlying stress, were the primary drivers of changes in eating habits experienced by U.S. undergraduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jennifer Dearden
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Eating Competence and Gender Identity Are Significantly Associated with Weight-And-Body Shame-And-Guilt, Eating Concerns, and Weight Satisfaction in Undergraduate Students
This study, which surveyed a large sample of undergraduates at the University of Washington, determined that eating competence and gender identity are significantly associated with: weight-and-body
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kaitlin Benjamin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Disordered Eating and Eating Competence in Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Based on Symptom Severity
This study seeks to assess the frequency at which disordered eating impacts patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), evaluate the level of Eating Competence (EC) among patients with IBS, and determine
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kate Evans
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Family Feeding Dynamics: Using Ellyn Satter’s Models to Address Adolescent Weight-Based Concerns
Current medical training may not adequately address the need for weight-neutral care and healthy development of eating skills and body image in children and adolescents. In addition, medical students receive
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Olivia Ramoino
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Development of a Weight-Inclusive Nutrition Education Toolkit
In response to a new 2022 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Diversity, Equity, andInclusion (DEI) requirement, the Weight Inclusive Toolkit Initiative (WITI) Committee (a subsetof the Weight Inclusive
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kaitlin Benjamin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Updated Protocol: Outpatient Follow-Up Chart Note Template
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Kaitlin Sandberg
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Going Home with a Feeding Tube: A Needs Assessment
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Ana Portilla
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Patient with COVID Leading to Multisystem Organ Failure Including ESRD with CRRT
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Trey Lee Hill
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Advancing Nutrition Assessments in the ICU
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Sarah Haack
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Histamine Intolerance and the Low Histamine Diet
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Kate Evans
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition and Glycemic Management in Type 2 Diabetes
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Jennifer Dearden
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Data Science Intern at Cedar Street Capital LLC
Analyzed data, designed menus, evaluated products, and solved problems together with nutritionists and economists related to real-world circumstances and challenges. This included designing and
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Jingnan Yuan
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Social Media Intern at HONE
Produced marketing content for a startup company related to their food product. Observed how the complex components in the food system and the supply chain interacted with social and cultural interactions
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Fang-Wen Wen
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Laboratory Assistant Internship at Chondrex, Inc.
Assisted in research working on developing antibodies against and allergens such as gluten and developing antibody assay kits to fight against pathogenesis of dysbiosis and low immune function. Connected to
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Mizuki Suda
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Internship at the University of Washington Farm
Wrote weekly sections for a public newsletter discussing nutritional information, cultural relevance of foods, and recipes. Used knowledge from the various food systems connected to the farm to evaluate and
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Gina Marie Joy Simon
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition as Intervention in Genetic Disease
Assisted in research being conducted between PXE (pseudoxanthoma elasticum), a rare genetic condition, and diet. Created clear and simple graphic materials that were distributed to study participants that
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship, Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Ruby Price
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year:
Adviser(s):
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Internship at the Common Acre
Developed working relationships with community partners who received harvested food and gained more knowledge about planning, growing, and contributing to local food security. Learned about the organizations
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Tiana Powell
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Fresh Food and Sustainability Intern and the UW Food Pantry
Managed food that is provided to the UW pantry from food service and redistribed in order to reduce waste. Worked with pantry customers towards alleviating the stress of food insecurity by providing a safe
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Julia M Meyer
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Internship at the Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ)
Gained experience in the nonprofit sector of food justice advocacy and policy work. Evaluated current policy initiatives that directly impact food sovereignty and/or security and added to the research that
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Fotimakhon Ibrokhim
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Food Security Internship at the University of Washington Farm
Worked in collaboration with the UW Farm and UW Food Pantry, to explore food from not only a field experience in organic farming, but also management and evaluating data to better understand food security and
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Hsin-Yu Huang
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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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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Proposal for New Parenteral Nutrition Protocols at University of Washington Medical Center
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Molly Knowling
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Proposed Protein Supplementation Protocol for Critically-Ill Surgical Patients Receiving Enteral Nutrition Support DRAFT
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Cairo Archer
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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The Role of Adiposity in the Association of Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Metabolic and Clinical Markers in Healthy Adults on Controlled Diets
Using a study of healthy adults on controlled diets, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) were positively associated with adiposity, markers of inflammation, insulin resistance, and satiety hormone leptin. These
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Cairo Archer
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Stress and Eating Behaviors of Dietitians Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Registered dietitians were surveyed using assessment tools for perceived stress, orthorexia nervosa risk, and eating competence. Stress was found to be inversely associated with eating competence, but was
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Josh Floberg
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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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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Farm Connections to Culture, Identity, and Health: Food Justice Strategies for Restoring Historically Marginalized Communities in South Seattle-King County through Urban and Local Agriculture (Team 2)
Washington Farmland Trust expressed interest in impacts of displacement and land discrimination on historically marginalized communities, in addition to the impacts of reconnecting these communities to farms
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Henry Tran, Katie Kauffman, Maya Bui, Mikayla Blevens, Agustin Estrada
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Paying Respect to the Unceded Land of the Duwamish Tribe (Team 1)
In partnership with Washington Farmland Trust, a case study focused on the Duwamish Hill Preserve, a park in the City of Tukwila that showcases historical seating areas, native plants and crops, and traditions
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Yusheng Yan, Kristin Tianwei Hu, Ruby Robins, Sammy Ruiz, Emily Kim
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Climate Resilient Agriculture (Team 2)
Viva Farms currently does not have a climate resilience plan. Our project provides them with a plan that consists of future climate predictions, as well as mitigation and adaptation methods. Community Partner:
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Jennifer Phan, Katie Ehrig, Vicki Nguyen, Summer Cornell, Melanie He
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Washington Cascadia Region Agricultural Resiliency Plan (Team 1)
Viva Farms, a Seattle-based non-profit incubator/training farm has already begun to see some of these negative impacts, including record heat waves and wildfire smoke. Micah Anderson, the Farm and Education
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Meredith Kruger, Amara Cunningham, Mizuki Suda, Eric Douangdara, Roy Junlang Lin
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Developing an Equity Framework for the Viva Farms Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture (Team 2)
We developed a racial justice and equity educational plan to be implemented in tandem with the 9 month Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture at Viva Farms in Woodinville, WA. Equip farmers with the information
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): August Burwell, Madi Huskey, Lizzie Zimmerman, Vickie Fang-Wen
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Viva Farms Racial Justice and Equity Engagement Plan (Team 1)
A seven-module compilation of resources and practical steps to facilitate active and ongoing learning for the staff of Viva Farms as they identify their organizational commitment to racial justice and equity.
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Tiana Powell, Zehraa Al-Hamad, Emily Waltenburg, Adriana Castaneda, Abby Ellis
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Nourish and Inspire: Creating Communications to Connect Local BIPOC Farms, Culturally Relevant Cooking Classes, and Community Food Security (Team 2)
Plant Based Food Share, a local Seattle non-profit, was looking for ways in which they could improve their current communication methods and strategies to spread awareness about the organization and all that
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Wendy Yang Lu, Carina Yu Jong Chan, Alexandra Wei Nam Ma, Hannah Haojing Chen, Lily Kahane
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Nourish and Inspire: Creating Communications to Connect Local BIPOC Farms, Culturally Relevant Cooking Classes, and Community Food Security (Team 1)
Developed marketing materials to increase community participation in The Plant Based Food Share and assisted the organization in its vision to reduce food insecurity by providing resources for low-income,
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Kayla de Vera, Christina Romeo, Tammie Cheung, Annie Nguyen, Nathaniel Dobosz
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Yes Farm: Final Project (Team 2)
Engaged in community outreach by creating a survey to understand the demographic of those who interact with the YES FARM and what types of cultural plants they would want more accessible to them. Through our
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Eugene Yang, Alana Nguyen, Joyce Li, Steven Shan Marzan, Emma Baoxin Huang
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Invitation to YES Farm: Utilizing Plants to Create Inviting Spaces That Promote & Celebrate Diversity (Team 1)
Researched and developed a plant map for Yes farm to navigate their work in redesigning Yes farm entrances. This project is geared towards incorporating plants in order to create an inviting space for
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Rahma Arale, Elizabeth Herrera, Kenny Rui Ou, Sandra Nguyen
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Beacon Food Forest User Assessment: Discovering methods on building an informed survey
Conduct online research to help community partners learn about what to include in and how to write proper survey questions, and how to distribute and test the survey for usability Community Partner: Beacon
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Yuni Zhang
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Beacon Food Forest User Assessment: Final Project
Generated an informed user assessment survey regarding Beacon Food Forest to understand who is using Beacon, what users gain from the garden, and what the garden is still lacking. The survey outcome will serve
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Yuri Hwang, Hafsa Mohamoud
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Addressing Food Insecurity through Community-led Partners Proposal (Team 2)
Aimed to address Washington’s food insecurity issue through developing a community-based food assistance project. Created a food distribution plan for Farmstand Local Food’s We Feed WA proposal through
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Sage Yiming Guo, Hsin-Yu Huang, Hailey Menssen, Jacob Iyall, Justina Woo
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Addressing Food Insecurity Through Community-led Distribution Partnerships:
Farmstand Local Foods and Pacific Coast Harvest, Neighborcare Health, and Rising Star (Team 1)We worked alongside Farmstand Local Foods/Pacific Coast Harvest and NeighborCare Health to address structural inequities that lead to food insecurity in the United States. This was achieved by developing a
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Katie Yee, Tansy Huang, Cindy Ziwen Sun, Kambria McDonald, Courtney Campbell
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Danny Woo Community Garden: The Safety & Sustainability Guide for Gardeners to Reduce Rodent Infestation (Team 2)
Explored natural deterrent solutions to minimize rodent infestation in rural gardens. Our goal is to maintain a sustainable and equitable food system at the Danny Woo Community Garden free of rodenticides and
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Jackie Ramos, Christian David Stammer, Reem Abraham, Veronica Ritchie
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Improving Food Safety and Sustainability: Minimizing the Effects of Rodents in an Urban Community Garden (Team 1)
For our Food Systems Capstone project, we collaborated with the Danny Woo Community Garden to suggest methods to decrease urban rodent infestations and their associated damage to gardeners’ crops. We
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Helena Wang, Zhiru Li, Michelle Davidson, Nima Sherpa
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Community-Driven Consumer Behavior Change for City of Seattle Human Services Department (Team 2)
Researching, identifying, and analyzing effective methods to increase access to nutritionally dense and plant-based foods for the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department to help guide community-driven
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Valeria Uber Kellogg, Christina Gonzalez, Sophia Ching-Yu Yang, Delmaris Jones, Andrea Tang
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Community-Driven Consumer Behavior Change Team 1: Moving Towards Culturally Relevant, Environmentally Friendly Whole Foods
For our capstone, we compiled multiple campaigns & research articles to evaluate how strategies can be implemented to increase access to healthy, environmentally friendly, and plant-based foods for
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Bingbing Xiaobing Zhang, Pam Napisa Chansiri, Ally Siu, Peyton Fairservice, Tania Aronowitz
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Community Engagement: Incorporating Social Media into the Food Action Plan (Team 2)
Partnered with the City of Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment to develop a recommendation on the public engagement process for the final update of Seattle’s Food Action Plan. Assessed how
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Sophie Wolfson, Yuyan Chen, Yuchen Zhang, Catherine Oh
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Designing Community Engagement for Seattle’s Food Action Plan (Team 1)
Research on different cities’ food action plans to increase public engagement. Developed 4 strategies to increase Seattle’s residence engagement with the upcoming food action plan. Community Partner:
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Nicolle Jingyi Zhou, Connie Kening Huang, Sindy Hsin Ying Hsieh, Sophia Danielle Mathews
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Increasing Gardening in Early Care and Education in Washington State
The state-wide Washington State Department of Health Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) Network is composed of a variety of partners committed to expanding access to local, nutrient-dense foods such as
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Chelsea Whealdon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Promoting Equity Within WA SNAP-Ed Curricula
Washington State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (WA SNAP-Ed) aims to improve nutrition-related health outcomes, including through direct education. While SNAP-Ed focuses on income for
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Rachel Ross
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Strengthening Lactation Support For Small and Sick Newborns
Neonatal mortality remains a global health priority. Approximately 98 percent of neonatal deaths happen in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Small and sick newborns (SSNs) account for most of these
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Evelyn Morris
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Cultural Adaptations for Washington SNAP-Ed Curriculum
About 40% of Washington SNAP-Ed participants identify as a race and/or ethnicity other than non-Hispanic White. Since WA SNAP-Ed funding comes from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Anna Fogel
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Team Nutrition Grant & Scratch Cooked Recipe Development for Highline School District
This practicum project for Highline School District was to assist with the implementation of the Team Nutrition Grant they were awarded. This Team Nutrition Grant was developed to assist schools in utilizing
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Beth Faw
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Improving Produce Prescription Processes
This project involved working with the Washington state Department of Health (DOH) to research improvements to the Fruit and Vegetable Prescription (Produce Rx) program and create an application process for
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Amy Ervin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Mapping the Garden: Creating sitemaps for current & future Green Square
Created three maps for the University of Washington Tower Green Square representing the current state, future expansions and a 3D model using Adobe Illustrator, Miro, Figma, And SketchUp. Community Partners:
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Bethany Wang, Sharon Feng, Crystal Luu, Talon Hull, Jeffrey Balaoing
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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True Cost Accounting: Document an ongoing budget to keep this project going in the medium to long term
Examined the financial and social resources required for the successful completion of the University of Washington Green Square Project. Developed a budget that includes income from the Campus Sustainability
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Yushu Xiao, Alessandra Lorence, Tia Flora, Nathan Tran
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Finding the Money: Develop proposal for the next Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) grant
Utlized data, field trip experiences as well as new suggestions and ideas to write a proposal for the Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) grant to support improvements to Green Square during the 2023-2024
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Francis Viloria, Kellie Weaver, Tyler Vongkhamchanh, Darcy Cai, Adrianne Lopez
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Scope of Work: Create plan for the 2022 seasonal student worker position(s)
Investigated the scope of labor required for the forthcoming seasons of Spring, Summer, and Autumn at the UW Tower Urban Garden Space in order to develop a plan for the seasonal worker student position. By
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Kyra Bilgic, Lydia Leu, Terry Nguyen, Jessica Ruelas, Aarti Tandon
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Living Systems: Support soil health through a practical plan
Assessed the soil quality at the UW Tower Green Square to help support both the soil and possible future urban agriculture practices. Understanding the soil and how to best amend the quality will set up a
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Ruohan Hong, Michael Li, Nghia Thai, Jessica Ketner, Jesus Mendoza
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Mind the GAP (Good Agricultural Practices): Maximize the food donation potential of the space through crop planning & food safety
Developed a plan for how the UW Tower’s Green Square Garden will grow produce to donate to the UW Food Pantry. The goal is to grow produce year-round to supply the pantry with fresh produce, so that food
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Mia Luna, Erika Reinhardt, Adriel Liau, Hussain Al-Hamad, Avery Kennedy
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Placemaking: Design & maintenance for multiple uses
Created a plan of action that would expand the appeal of the UW Tower’s Green Square and allow it to support multiple uses. This project includes welcoming diverse community populations, urban
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Jesus Untalan, Adrienne Quan, Anita Pham, Yuchen Cui, Leila Guerzon
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Story-telling in the Garden: Create a communication plan for the garden
Researched effective means of communicating the stories of UWTower’s Green Square project. The goal was to increase engagement with the outdoor space by creating a welcoming area for all through the combined
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Sage Choi, Rumi Conley, Morgan Restivo, Chloe Huang, Anthony Lu
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Why & For Whom: Vision ideal uses and determine accessibility
Engaged with the vision for UW Tower Green Square to contribute to food system sustainability and equity. Community Partners: Cheryl Wheeler (UW Tower Green Team); Jacinda Luna (UW Tower), Troy Swanson (UW
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Emma Washburn, Ashli Choi, Madilyn-Linh Lai, Sam He, Gian Hong
Program(s): Food Systems Major
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
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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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
Adviser(s):
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Outreach Intern for Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Gained hands-on experience with communication and outreach for food systems, nutrition, and health major. Collaborated with staff on information sessions and panels. Wrote and delivered introduction of
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Christina Gonzalez
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Healthy Food as Told by Tiktok: A Mixed Methods Content Analysis of #healthyrecipes on Tiktok
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Olivia Banerjee
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
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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Impacts of the Seattle Sweetened Beverage Tax on Perceived Healthfulness of Sweetened Beverages
This study analyzes pre-tax and post-tax survey data collected from Seattle and comparison area residents to compare differences in the perceived healthfulness of sweetened beverage consumption and drink types
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lauren Sawyer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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A Qualitative Investigation of Resilience Among Small Farms in Western Washington: Experiences During the First Growing Season of COVID-19
The purpose of this study was to qualitatively assess the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on directly marketing small farms in western Washington State, with a focus on farmers’ experiences with
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Danielle (Dani) Ladyka
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Macrophage Accumulation and Lipid Loading in Diabetic Kidney Disease
This study investigates the direct effects of triglyceride-rich lipoprotein accumulation in diabetic kidney disease
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kazue Yoshida
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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The Association of Food Insecurity and Disordered Eating Behaviors Among Youth and Young Adults with Diabetes: The SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study
This study examines the relationship between household food insecurity (i.e., access to nutritionally adequate and safe food) and disordered eating behaviors (i.e., restriction, bingeing, insulin manipulation,
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Emahlea Jackson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Weight Bias in Clinical Care: Assessment of an Interprofessional Session for Health Sciences Students
This study assesses the impact of an educational session on weight stigma among health profession students. The results of a pre- and post-session survey suggest a change in the level of empathy and awareness
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Diana Aguilera
Program(s): 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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Eating Disorders Among LGBTQ Individuals & Case Report
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Diana Aguilera
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Disorders of Fluid Balance in a Patient with a Resected Pituitary Tumor
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Maryann Ruiz
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Understanding Employer Perceptions and Implementation of Nutrition
Workplace health promotion (WHP) can be utilized to engage a large and diverse range of employees in health intervention. Connect to Wellness, a WHP for small to midsized employers, was created by the HPRC in
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Alexandra Garrity
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Laying the Groundwork for Glycemic Index Education for Type 2 Diabetic and Insulin Resistant Patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Kazue Yoshida
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Inpatient Nutrition Management Of Faltering Growth For A Medically Complex Child
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Danielle Ladyka
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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The Value of Outpatient Dietitian Contact Time for Adolescents With Restrictive Eating Disorders
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Josh Floberg
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Supporting Early Learning Provider Wellness and Healthy Relationship with Food
The Healthy Eating and Active Living team (HEAL) at the Washington State Department of Health sought to determine effective ways to support early learning provider wellness and relationships with food.
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Jessa Engelken
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Building a More Resilient & Equitable Food System in Seattle
Community Partners: City of Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment Analyzed resilience framework from Boston, MA in order to add recommendations to Seattle Food Action Plan and build more resilient
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Grace Kwak
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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The Making of Composting with College Roommates
Integrated research on the benefits of composting and experimentation by getting roommates to start
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Min Chang
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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The Organic Food Industry in China
Investigated the barriers that exist in the resilience and equity of Chinese organic food system and provided
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Ada Li, Siyu Zhao, Victoria Tran, Xinyu Wang
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Analysis of Decreasing Arable Lands Issue in China and Korea and Strategies for Supporting Local Farmers
Assessed the impact of natural hazards and urbanization on the loss of arable lands in China Yangtze River region and Korean Gyeonggi province and introducing three possible solutions to help local communities
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Jingyi Yao, Regina Yin, Jingnan Yuan, Ji Eun Choi
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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An Exploration of Food Delivery Industry in Shanghai and Its Impact On Workers Welfare, Environment and Public Health
Explored and made recommendations for the food delivery industry in Shanghai, China during COVID-19 pandemic with intention to improve the system’s ability to respond to disruptions, strengthen and economy,
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Yide Cai, Ian Zhong, Siyi Guan
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Where’s Our Food?
Community Partners: Plant Based Food Share; Farestart; King County Local Food Initiative Partnered with Farestart, Plant-Based Food Share, and King County Local Food Initiative with goal of improving food
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Sophia Lin, Shoka Araki, Madison Moore, Leah Nordberg, Janet Gebreselassie
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Where’s Our Food?
Community Partners: Plant Based Food Share; Farestart; King County Local Food Initiative Created food map and pamphlet that highlights BIPOC farms in the greater Seattle area to increase awareness as well as
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Alaina Matsuda, Kimmy Kim, Adrian Rodriguez, Maddy Keegan, Taya DeLong, David Telix
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Incorporating Food Justice as a Value within Homeless Youth Shelters
Community Partner: Youthcare’s Orion Project In partnership with YouthCare and the Orion Center, produced an interactive food justice document and editable food budget model, which seeks to encourage staff
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Christina Giang,Albert Kidd, Gina Simon, Amy Nguyen, Ebba Getachew
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Incorporating Food Justice as a Value within Homeless Youth Shelters
Community Partner: Youthcare’s Orion Project This project served as a beginner’s guide to food justice. Created poster and brochure to introduce the movement, the values, and the necessities of food
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Liz Elton, Brynn Bench, Mariam Khalil, Jessica Garnica, and Jingjin Zhao
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Viva Farms Farm Safety and Injury Prevention Training Program
Community Partner: Viva Farms Provided clear and concise materials addressing disability and injury prevention for students and
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Anna Sahlin, Jin Sun, Aidan Collins, Anna Chan, Sal Sepulveda
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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A Growing Need for Accessible Agriculture at Viva Farms
Community Partner: Viva Farms Collaborated with Viva Farms in Woodinville, Washington to investigate the community’s need for increased accessibility on the farm site with a focus on disability and injury
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Tessa Hignight-Roberts, Zoe Valencia, Laura R. Valle, Naomi von Ruden, Emily Sakaida
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Building a Digestate Distribution Pathway in our Community
Community Partner: University District Food Bank Designed pamphlet, infographic, and comprehensive map to better distribute nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer from the University District Food Bank (UDFB)
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Sierra Einarsson, Jingwei Gong, Melody Guo, Havik Kouroupis, Taylor Strozyk, Guanlin Yu
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Expanding Culturally Relevant Food Choice
Community Partner: University District Food Bank Partnering with the University District Food Bank to focus on providing resources for the food bank to obtain customer feedback on experience and food
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Katya Bloom, Hongzhou (Philip) Liao, Casey Chong, Danielle Lam, Ronan Spannuth
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Expanding Culturally Relevant Food Choice
Community Partner: University District Food Bank In partnership with the University District Food Bank, focused on expanding culturally relevant food choice in food banks. Research methods included direct
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Richard Wu, Maryam Ahmadi, Brian Le, Yida Gao, Gyurme Lhazey
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Policy, Systems & Environmental (PSE) Strategies at Food Banks: What’s been successful?
Community Partner: Solid Ground Partnered with Solid Ground, an anti-poverty and social services organization based out of Seattle, Washington, to research what policy, systems, and environmental (PSE)
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Eva Anderson, Kaley Chen, Curtis Harris, John Jin, Julissa Salas
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Policy, Systems & Environmental (PSE) Strategies at Food Banks: What’s been successful?
Community Partner: Solid Ground A Collaborative Project with Solid Ground showcased a conglomeration of national strategies through various case studies. Used Solid Ground methods to implement and
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Varenna Knowles, Leina Seeley, Ian Grant, Mylynn Prak, Chase Raines
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Creative Land Tenure Options for Farmers in King County
Community Partner: SnoValley Tilth In partnership with SnoValley Tilth, researched and proposed two creative land tenure options for application to King County which would provide farmers in King County an
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Isabella Danilyuk, Mercedes Lam, Ari Lui, Chloe Moore, Adela Wang
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Building a More Resilient & Equitable Food System in Seattle
Community Partner: City of Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment Part of the goal of building a more resilient and equitable food system for the City of Seattle, this project identified the
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Tessa Jantz, Pamela Chan, Anna Xu, Jingzhou (Jimmy) Wang, Tammy Nguyen
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Building a More Resilient & Equitable Food System in Seattle
Community Partner: City of Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment Partnered with the Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment to give recommendations on the City’s next Food
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Kwan Yee Vivian Leung, Raisa Bermudez, Nikki Hogan, Ruihan Xu, Kathy Nguyen
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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An Exploration of Local vs. Industrial Meat Production
Community Partners: City of Seattle Farm to Table Program Worked with Farm To Table to create an infographic for educators at partner schools, encouraging the purchase of locally raised foods and identifying
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Charlie Sonmore, Kelsey Summers, Julia Meyer, Kiana Rose Camilon, Connor Pittman
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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An Exploration of Local vs. Industrial Meat Production
Community Partners: City of Seattle Farm to Table Program; Nourishian for Life By researching local and industrial meat production’s environmental impacts and creating an infographic and fact sheet,
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Alyn Sanchez, Brandon Liebmann, Mia Williams, Rain Jiang, Wenyan Ma
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Building Food Systems Towards Food Sovereignty
Community Partner: Yes Farm In partnership with Yes Farms, created a community-owned digital map of local food systems across South Seattle, West Seattle, and the Duwamish Waterway. The map consists of local
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Anthony London, Diane Vivio, Sarah Capetillo, Fotima Ibrokhim, Hannah Jordan
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Building Food Systems Towards Food Sovereignty
Community Partner: Black Farmers Collective; Yes Farm In collaboration with Yes Farm, created a gardening curriculum targeted at middle school and high school-aged BIPOC urban youth. Curriculum includes
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Ally Womack, Chris Dang, Zhane Spates, Katie Schroder, Jane Karumba
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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UW Farm Production Internship
Created recipes for seasonal produce being distributed to the food pantry, as well as filmed and produced cooking videos for them with accessibility, flavor and convenience in
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Sophia Danielle Sulla Mathews
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Dietary Supplement Perception and Usage Pattern Among Chinese Elder Population
This project explores the factors that influence Chinese older adults’ buying and using patterns of dietary supplements, so that the results may shed light on future regulations as well as policy
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Melody Guo, Amber Li
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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A How-To Guide: The Nutrition Education Internship
Published accessible and sustainable recipes, and nutrition facts on The UW Farm’s newsletter, “The Weekly Dirt.” Created a guide for future interns that discussed the pillars of
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Tania Aronowitz
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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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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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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The Effects of High and Low Glycemic Load Diets on Subjective Mood and Energy Levels in Normal Weight and Overweight/Obese Adults
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kara Breymeyer
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Advocating for Farm to Early Care and Education in WA
Farm to ECE is as movement that aims to bring school gardens, agricultural education, and/or locally produced foods to the early care and education setting. The Washington state farm to ECE community of
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Allie Seroussi
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Developing Culturally Relevant Asian Meals for Sound Generations’ Meals on Wheels
Sound Generations’ Meals on Wheels (MOW) currently serves over 6,000 older adults living in King County. The current MOW menu offers an array of vegetarian, vegan, low-sodium, kosher, and halalcertified
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Dorothy Nguyen
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Maximizing the Reach and Impact of WA SNAP-Ed Resources
Washington SNAP-Ed seeks to help people in Washington with food insecurity access healthy food. To fully achieve this goal, SNAP-Ed resources must be equally accessible to all SNAP participants. This project
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Stephanie Winterbauer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Promoting and Supporting NW Tribal Food Sovereignty Through Policy
The Northwest Tribal Food Sovereignty Coalition (NTFSC) has been working to promote tribal food sovereignty by supporting community-led initiatives and encouraging inter-tribal knowledge exchange. The NTFSC
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Lauren Sawyer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Culturally Relevant Breastfeeding Support Among Childcare Providers in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
In partnership with the Washington State Department of Health, this project focused on culturally relevant breastfeeding promotion in childcare environments. There are significant disparities in Washington
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Sarah Perlin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Virtual health assessment for athletes with intellectual disabilities
Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) face unique challenges in the era of remote interaction brought on by COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions. In the context of health assessment, Special
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Emahlea Jackson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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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Exploring the Relationships between Dietary Intake of Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teachers and Nutrition Best Practices in ECE Centers
Food served in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting can account for over two-thirds of the diet of children in full-time care, and evidence-based best practices related to nutrition are recommended to
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jessica Wolf
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Associations between Neighborhood Sociodemographics and Prevalence of Beverage Marketing among Food Retail Stores in Seattle, WA
This study aims to assess the prevalence of in-store and exterior sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) and non-SSB advertisements in Seattle, WA by neighborhood income and racial/ethnic
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Samuel Vinci
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Natural Disaster Subsidy for Farmers in Taiwan
Assessment of existing Taiwanese Council of Agriculture protocols that support farmer subsidies following natural disasters and research into strategies to improve the quality of that support and overall
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Kai-Yu (Carrie) Hsueh, Yu-Wei (Vernnica) Tseng
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Washington State Farmer Resource Map
In partnership with Washington Farmland Trust (formerly PCC Farmland Trust) and Farm to Farmer, creation and distribution of a survey to inventory and map available resources needed by farmers and landholders
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Morea Daley, Quinton Hazen, Jill Ann Leszynski, Ashley Rose Valle, Huiyu (Stella) Zhou
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Protecting Native Pollinators
In partnership with Viva Farms, production of educational outreach materials for farmers and consumers that increase awareness about services provided by native pollinators, research into successful native
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Wendy Chi, Emily Kwong, Esther My Nguyen, Lily Xu, Ellie R York
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Immigrant Senior Meal Site Resource Guide to Local Foods
In partnership with Tilth Alliance, creation of resources for immigrant seniors to find affordable, locally grown foods in their
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Yuting (Zoey) Han, Billy Lee, Wesley Howard McLain, Siena Isabella Ruelas, Megumi Sara Tamai
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Growing Rooftop Roots Across the Community
In partnership with the University District Food Bank, creation of a compelling case for developers to incorporate rooftop agriculture to extend access to local
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Elena Fazeli, Eric Lin, Estelle Yeri Park, Julia Y'Nhi Tran, Brendan James Welzien
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Food Web or Food Trap
In partnership with City of Seattle Farm to Table Program and Nourishian for Life, production of an infographic and a one-pager examining the effect of industrial and local food systems on the environment and
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Jaehyun Kwon, Kimberly Nicole Lum, Mengyu Ma, Som Maya Subba
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Food and Farm Business Support Center – Survey and Analysis of Collaborations and Partnerships from Across the US to Support Food and Farm Entrepreneurship
In partnership with King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks and Business Impact Northwest, research and analysis of partnerships and collaboration between nonprofits and public agencies from
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Carolyn Christensen, Erykah Holland, Karissa J Marshall, Yiyin (Kathryn) Zhang
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Development of a Grassroots WA State Sustainable Agriculture Resiliency Survey
In partnership with Washington Young Farmers Coalition, development of a survey of Washington farmers to understand the economic role of smallholder agriculture in Washington and the threats farms are facing
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Molly Lane Evans, Luis Israel Fernandez, Julia Mikulikova, Katherine Thuy Trang Nguyen, Alondra Vaca
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Creating Accessible Food Systems Through Education and Community
In partnership with Yes Farm, a project of the Black Farmers Collective, production of materials and resources for about healthy food systems in Seattle, using storytelling to share via social media and use as
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Kamariee Alcaraz, Dasom Chung, Rachel C Goodall, Nicole Lazar, Elena Marie Noyola
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Capturing the Benefits of Regional Food Systems to Impact Policy and Practice in Early Learning Food Access Programs
In partnership with City of Seattle Farm to Table Program and Farmstand Local Foods, production of materials explaining the benefits of locally grown food, with consideration of regional food systems
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Capstone
Author(s): Hui-Hsin (Coco) Chuang, Cielo Gatmen, Rachel Lee, Sierra Brianne Marlow, Cindy Zhu
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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The Effect of Diets Rich in Low-Fat or Full-Fat Dairy Foods on Insulin Sensitivity: The Influence of Other Dietary Factors
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Merideth Murray
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Participant Perceptions on a Fitbit and Facebook Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Evelina Miropolsky
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Diet Quality and Food Additive Exposure in Children with and without Celiac Disease
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Erin McDonnell
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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The Effect of Eating Frequency on Sleep Quality Among Healthy Adults: A Component of The Frequency of Eating and Satiety Hormones (FRESH) Study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Veronica Lenoski
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Patient Perspectives on Nutrition Providers’ Phenotypes and Attitudes About Weight During Treatment for Atypical Anorexia Nervosa
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Meredith Blumenthal
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Association between Food Swamps and the Diet Quality of Household Food Purchases in a Nationwide Sample
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sara Woolcock
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Exploring Barriers and Facilitators of Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Program Adoption in Washington State Farmers Markets: A Mixed-Methods Analysis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Shira Stern
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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“This Program is a Make or Break Scenario for Me:” A Qualitative Study on Participant Perceptions of a Grocery Store Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Program
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sophia Riemer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Defining Food Systems Diplomacy
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Divya Pahwa
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Interprofessional Perceptions of Dental Providers’ Engagement in Childhood Obesity Prevention
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Anna Mowell
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Food Insecurity is Associated with Depression among a Vulnerable Workforce: Early Care and Education Workers
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Ivory Loh
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Association of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act on Dietary Quality Among Children in the U.S. National School Lunch Program
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kelsey Kinderknecht
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Impact of Walking School Bus Programs on Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Nicole Cramer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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The Impact of Low-Fat and Full-Fat Dairy Consumption on Metabolic Health: A Randomized Dietary Intervention Trial
Project Type(s): PhD Dissertation
Author(s): Kelsey Schmidt
Program(s): PhD, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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A Local Policy Process for Promoting Healthy Food Access with the King County Board of Health
Local governments can play a vital role in reducing health disparities through the implementation of policies that improve equitable healthy fool and beverage access. The King County Board of Health is
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Sara Woolcock
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Development of a Culturally Relevant Diabetes Nutrition Resource
EthnoMed, an online medical resource created by the joint efforts of Harborview Medical Center and UW Health Sciences Libraries, works with several partners to create health education resources for various
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kelly Wolffe
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Auburn School District Summer Meals Evaluation
The purpose of the Auburn School District’s summer meal programs is to provide nutritious, free meals to children aged 18 and younger in low income during the summer months. Individuals and families with
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Laura Tripp
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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A Unified, Trusting Force: Recommendations for the Food Access and Aggregation Community Team
The Food Access and Aggregation Community Team (FAACT) is a coalition of food systems-based organizations operating in South King County, and supported by Public Health –Seattle; King County. The FAACT is
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Shira Stern
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Reducing Food Waste in Emergency Food Organizations
Up to 40% of the U.S. food supply goes uneaten each year, yet more than 41 million people in the U.S. are food insecure. Additionally, at least 2.6% of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are created by food
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Sophia Riemer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Strategies for Healthier and Culturally Relevant Food at King County Food Banks
The food bank and emergency food system in the United States requires rethinking. Northwest Harvest, a food bank distributor and anti-hunger organization in King County is transforming emergency food by moving
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Divya Pahwa
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Post-discharge Lactation Support for Mothers of Infants Who Discharged from a NICU: Recommendations for Seattle Children’s Hospital’s NICU Guidelines
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Merideth Murray
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Nourished and Active in Early Learning: Planning Focus Groups to Inform a Professional Development Training Curriculum
Many young children spend significant time in care outside of the home, offering early learning programs a unique opportunity to support children and families in leading healthy and active lifestyles. The
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Anna Mowell
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Creating Culturally Appropriate Educational Content: Coping with an Eating Disorder During Ramadan
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Evelina Miropolsky
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Feeding in the Setting of Serosal Tear Repair and Small Bowel Obstruction
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Erin McDonnell
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Developing a Graduate Level Introductory Food Systems Course
The UW Master of Public Health (MPH) Common Core Curriculum was recently revised, which led to changes in course requirements for MPH and MS graduate students in the Nutritional Sciences Program for the
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Ivory Loh
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Social and Emotional Learning in the School Cafeteria
1 out of 7 children in the US are food insecure and uncertain where their next meal will come from. Children who experience food insecurity are at a higher risk for chronic disease, poor mental health, poor
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kelsey Kinderknecht
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Promoting LGBTQ+ Student-Athlete Well-Being at the University of Washington
Collegiate sports can foster body dissatisfaction and in turn, may contribute to disordered eating and impact mental well-being. Marked health disparities have been identified among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Nicole Cramer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Eating Disorder Screening Across Disciplines in the SCH Adolescent Medicine Clinic
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Meredith Blumenthal
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Supporting the Local Food System During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis has greatly impacted the King County local food system. Within a very short period of time, farmers were required to implement new operational practices with limited sources while also
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Laura Blasi
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
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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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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An Examination of Sleep Pattern Characteristics and Healthy Eating Index Scores Among Students in Circadian Biology Class
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Tucker Reiley
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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The Impact of Low-Fat and Full-Fat Dairy on Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Imashi Fernando
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Low-Income Workers’ Perceptions of Wages, Food Acquisition, and Wellbeing
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lindsay Beck
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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A Systematic Review Characterizing Farm Direct Marketing Challenges, Strategies, and Opportunities
Aim: Perform a systematic review to understand the current state of direct marketing in the United States and identify common challenges, strategies, and opportunities to improve direct marketing
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Casey McCoy
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Have Inequities in BMI Widened for a Nationally Representative Cohort of Kindergarteners?
Aim: The primary objective of this study was to determine if inequities in growth trajectories measured by BMI between white and non-white groups have widened in school-aged
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Alicia Yang
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Helping Without Harming: Exploring the Current State of External Child and Adolescent Wellness Programs
There is no standardized approach to care for adolescents referred to clinical wellness programs for the purpose of weight management. This makes the care process for adolescents referred to these programs
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Caity Robinson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
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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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WA State Feeding Teams: A Needs Assessment Identifying Strengths and Barriers to Utilizing the Registered Dietitian
Approximately 25-35% of typically developing children experience feeding/swallowing difficulties. This number jumps to 80% in children with neurodevelopmental delays. Many of these children receive or would
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Rochelle Adriano
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Feeding in the Setting of Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonates with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) has improved mortality and decreased neurologic disability in neonates with HIE. While TH has become routine in NICU’s globally, there is no consensus the optimal nutrition
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Madison Delmendo
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Promoting Positive Body Image on College Campuses: Body Positive Week at Seattle Pacific University
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Samantha Tengs
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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The Impact of Low-Fat and Full-Fat Dairy Consumption on Glucose Homeostasis
Project Type(s): Public Student Presentations
Author(s): Kelsey Schmidt
Program(s): PhD, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Review: Probiotic Supplementation and NCAA Student Athlete Care
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Tucker Reiley
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Food Products & Fertility
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Jeani Hunt-Gibbon
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Guideline for Frequency of MNT/DSME at Endocrine & Diabetes Care Center
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Mary Heid
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition Requirements for Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Jenny Goodyear
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Developing Nutrition Guidelines for Outpatient Adults on Oral Ketogenic Diets at Harborview Medical Center
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Imashi Fernando
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Feeding in the Setting of Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonates with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Madison Delmendo
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Creating Policy Briefs for Infant & Child Nutrition & Physical Activity: A Case Study for Dietitians’ Participation in Policy
State and federal policies affect the clinical and public health practices of dietitians, but few dietetic professionals participate in the process of improving policy. An intern spent seven weeks observing
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Jessica Wolf
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Identifying Feeding Practices and Nutritional Requirements for Low Birth Weight Infants in Low-and Middle-Income Countries
Roughly 20 million babies are born each year with low birthweight (LBW), defined as a birthweight of less than 2500 grams. The vast majority of these births occur in low-resource settings. LBW infants
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Sam Vinci
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Starting the Conversation: Exploring Dietitians’ Attitudes and Perspectives of Weight-Related Interventions in a Pediatric Health Care System
Registered dietitians (RD) play a major role in weight-related interventions and have varying perspectives and approaches. Patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital (SCH) are often engaged in different
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Casey McCoy
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Planning a Photovoice Project to Evaluate a Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program
Almost 11 percent of Washington households experienced food insecurity – a disruption in food intake or regular eating due to lack of money or other resources – from 2015 to 2017. To improve access to
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Lindsay Beck
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Sweetened Beverage Tax 6-Month Evaluation
The Assessment, Policy Development, and Evaluation (APDE) Unit of Seattle-King County Public Health (SKCPH) is part of the evaluation activities for the Seattle Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax. The purpose of
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Alicia Yang
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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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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Seattle Public Opinion: Syringe Services Programs and Safe Injection Facilities
This qualitative research study assessed the current state of public opinion in Seattle regarding syringe services programs (SSPs) and the potential implementation of a supervised injection facility
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Sarah Forrest
Program(s): Nutrition Minor
Year: 2019
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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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Exploring the State of U.S. Soil Health Legislation: A Qualitative Policy Analysis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Madison Delmendo
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Body Mass Index and Breast Cancer Risk Among Pre- and Postmenopausal BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Samantha Tengs
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Physical Activity Levels, Physical Health, and Mental Health in Early Childcare Education (ECE) Providers and their relationships to Physical Activity Policy and Practices within ECE Centers
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Rochelle Adriano
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Gene Transcription in Monocytes from Chronic Kidney Disease and Healthy Patients
The purpose of the current pilot study was to compare gene transcription in monocytes from early stage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) subjects with matched Healthy controls, focusing on genes linked to
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Greg Wisont
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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UW Seattle Campus Food System
Explored the relationship between alternative and mainstream food systems on campus and how both function as a whole to create the University of Washington’s Seattle campus food
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Fotima Ibrokhim
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Retail, Dietary Trends, and the Food System
This project researched popular dietary trends and broader food purchasing decisions in the U.S. Examined the food system within a retail
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Kai-Yu (Carrie) Hsueh
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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The Relationship Between the Use of Social Media and the Student Farm
Conducted a review of the use of social media by UW Farm and made recommendations to further increase its positive
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Xiaotong (Cindy) Zhu
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition Education
Researched and wrote The Nutrition Corner and This Week’s Recipe for the weekly UW Farm Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA)
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Huiyu (Stella) Zhou
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Food Pantry Liaison and Nutrition Education
Served as UW Food Pantry liaison, providing gleaned produce and simple, inexpensive recipes for Food Pantry customers. Researched and wrote The Nutrition Corner and This Week’s Recipe for the UW Farm weekly
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Molly Evans
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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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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Tools to Decrease Food Insecurity
This internship at Harborview Medical Center resulted in food resource brochures that listed food banks, farmers markets, and school programs; included a map; and were color-coded to make each resource easier
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Grayson Zacky
Program(s): Nutrition Minor
Year: 2018
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#MeToo: How does hashtag activism around #MeToo spur cultural and institutional changes?
This two-part study looked at how the use of the hashtag #MeToo created a cultural change as people began to publicly acknowledge sexual harassment and assault as issues and sought to understand how #MeToo led
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Praphanit Doowa
Program(s): Nutrition Minor
Year: 2018
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Food Insecurity and Diabetes Self-Management among Youth and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kimberly Polacek Ortiz
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Is There a Role for Myeloid Cell-derived Versican in Diabetes-accelerated Atherosclerosis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katie Osterbauer
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Use of a Nutrient Rich Foods Index to Study the Effect of Seattle’s Minimum Wage Ordinance on Supermarket Food Prices by Nutrient Quality
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Catherine House
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2018
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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Compliance to a Prescribed Eating Frequency Protocol
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Tracey Tran
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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An Evaluation of Current Lunchroom Food Waste and Potential Food Rescue Programs in a Washington State School District
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Courtney Schupp
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Dietary Intake of Overweight and Obese Men Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer Before and After a Lifestyle Intervention
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Britt Myer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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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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Parent Perceptions on a Walking School Bus Program among Low-Income Families: A Qualitative Study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katie Teller
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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Diet Quality and Circulating Sphingolipids: The Strong Heart Family Study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Emily Conner
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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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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Developing a Guideline for the Use of Branched-Chain Amino Acids to Treat Hepatic Encephalopathy at UW Medical Center
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Kaitlyn Wright
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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An Ileus for the Ages
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Katie Teller
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Updating Inpatient Blenderized Tube Feeding Policy at Seattle Children’s Hospital
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Erin Phelps
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Clinical Case Presentation of Persistent Inflammatory, Immunosuppressed, Catabolic Syndrome (PICS)
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Emily Conner
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Gut Intuition: A Curriculum Designed to Help Adolescents Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food Through Intuitive Eating
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Holly Anderson
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Body Positive Week at Seattle Pacific University
There is a very high prevalence of eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors among college students. Eating disorder behaviors have increased from 24.4% of college women in 1995 to 32.6% in 2008. There
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Natalie Zimmer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Incentive Structures and Purchasing Patterns at Farmers Markets (FM)
Fruits and vegetables (FV) are part of a healthy diet, yet cost is a barrier for people with limited income. In Washington State, 12% of households face food insecurity, the limited availability of
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Greg Wisont
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Applying a RE-AIM Framework to Curriculum Fidelity to Evaluate SNAP-Ed Direct Education in Washington State
To evaluate direct education through a curriculum fidelity monitoring approach by applying the public health systems framework of: reach effectiveness, adoption, implementation and maintenance (RE-AIM). It is
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Sophia Wang
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Marketing Body Positivity to College-Age Students at Seattle Pacific University
Media and social networking sites (SNSs) are powerful platforms that tend to endorse body dissatisfaction and disordered eating messages amongst college-age young adults. This project was centered around the
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Tracey Tran
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Identifying Gaps in Data for Food Assistance Program Eligibility and Participation in Washington State
Food insecurity, which is the inability to consistently access adequate, nutritious food in a safe, socially acceptable manner, affects 12% of Washingtonians. Several federally-funded, state-administered food
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Courtney Schupp
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Increasing Participation in School Meals by Overcoming Parent Perceptions
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Nutrition Services works hard to provide well balanced meals for their students. However, participation of school meals at SPS remains low. Barriers of participation include parent
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Britt Myer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Assessing the Need for Nutrition Services with the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic and Prevention Network Clinic
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) are lifelong disabilities caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. Individuals with FASD face varying symptoms including neurocognitive and behavioral issues, both of which
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Leilah Korbines
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Food Insecurity Screening at Seattle Children’s Adolescent Medicine Clinic: Current Methods and Recommendations
In King County, 11% of 8th grade students, 12% of 10th grade students, and 16% of 12th grade students reported food insecurity (FI) in 2016 on the Washington Healthy Youth Survey. Students screened positively
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Elizabeth Gore
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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The Seattle Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax: A Case Study in Policy
Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes have been proposed as a means of curbing the tide of obesity and diabetes in the United States.1 Despite their public health potential, many of these proposed taxes have
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Anna E. Bradshaw
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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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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Validating Smartphone- and Computer-based technologies with GPS for Activity Tracking
The purpose of this study was to validate a newly developed computer-assisted instrument, Karma, against a traditionally used GPS instrument and a smartphone-based application, MapMyRun (MMR), to study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Anna E. Bradshaw
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Analysis of Child Undernutrition Intervention Priorities Among Nutrition Stakeholders from Multiple Low and Middle-Income Countries
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sophia Wang
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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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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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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Examination of the Associations Between Indices of Maternal Capabilities on Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Nutrition Status Among Children in East and Southern Africa
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Courtney Davis
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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A Review of Smartphone Diet-Tracking Applications: Usability, Functionality, and Coherence with Behavior Change Theory
This study reviewed the most popular iOS and Android diet-tracking apps to ascertain usability, characterize functionality, and the degree to which app features align with current behavioral
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Research
Author(s): Shuhao Lin
Program(s): Nutrition Minor
Year: 2017
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Is Routinely Checking Gastric Residual Volume an outdated practice in the ICU Setting?
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Theresa Bergholz
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Assessment & Treatment of Iron Deficiency without Anemia Among Female Collegiate Athletes
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Kelly Finan
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Dehydration and Nephrolithiasis in a 67-‐year-‐old Distance Runner: a case study on Medical Nutrition Therapy and the Transtheoretical Model
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Molly Haas
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Active Aging Program Development: A Pike Market Senior Center and Pike Place Market Protection & Development Authority Collaboration
The Pike Market Senior Center (PMSC) and Protection & Development Authority (PDA) serve older adults in downtown Seattle. These organizations hope to bring wellness programing to residential buildings in
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Julian Whitford
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Body Positive Week on a College Campus
Over 30 million people in the United States have an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime. The median age of eating disorder onset in America is 18 to 21 years, contributing to the increasing
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Amanda Spoden
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Development and Production of “How Foods Affect Blood Sugar: A Guide for Iraqi and Syrian Patients with Diabetes” for EthnoMed
Prior to changes in the current political climate, the Iraqi and Syrian refugee population in Seattle/King County was expected to increase. Iraqis and Syrians are at higher risk of diabetes due to food
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Toi Sennhauser
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Motivational Interviewing Training for Multidisciplinary Adolescent Healthcare Providers
Improving lifestyle behaviors is essential to preventing chronic disease. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a promising and evidenced-based counseling approach that helps to identify and resolve a patient’s
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Lauren Rice
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Facilitating Healthy Changes at Food Pantries through the Development and Utilization of a Standardized Environment Assessment Tool
Food pantries often serve as a primary source of nutrition for food insecure populations. Because food insecurity is associated with poor quality diets and higher obesity prevalence, there is a need for food
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Gaelen Ritter
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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WA State’s Health and Physical Education K-12 Learning Standards in Seattle Public High Schools
Seattle Children’s Hospital providers are unfamiliar with the Nutrition Education Standards (“NES”) that inform classroom instruction in Seattle Public High Schools. However, information shared by
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Lauren Mozer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Using the Healthy Food Pantry Assessment Tool to Implement Environmental Interventions at the Stanwood Camano Food Bank
Currently, there are no reliable assessment tools available to the public and food banks to evaluate food bank environments. Food banks are valuable resources to families who are struggling with food
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Monica Lazarus
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Expanding Support for CSA’s in Low-Income Communities within King County from the CSA’s Perspective
Low-income residents of King County have less access to quality and affordable produce, hindering their ability for adequate nutrition. King County farmers are also financially struggling and there is need to
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Cathy Huang
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Finalizing and Stewarding Washington State’s 25-Year Vision for a Healthy, Just and Sustainable Food System
The Washington State Food Systems Roundtable (FSRT) is a coalition of public and private partners representing state agencies, local food policy councils, agriculture, food enterprises, labor, anti-hunger and
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Chris Benson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Stress, Obesogenic Dietary Behaviors, and Obesity in Non-Hispanic White and Hispanic Women
Project Type(s): PhD Dissertation
Author(s): Sepideh Dibay Moghadam
Program(s): PhD, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Physical Activity and Subclinical Measures of Atherosclerosis: Study Replication and Sensitivity Analysis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Julian Whitford
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Seattle’s Minimum Wage Ordinance did not affect Supermarket Food Prices by Processing Category
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Amanda Spoden
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Exploration of Learning Goals and Learning Outcomes in Two Community Kitchens in Seattle
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Toi Sennhauser
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Farmers Market Use and Perceived Barriers to Farmers Market Access Among SNAP Recipients in Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Gaelen Ritter
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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A Qualitative Study on the Development and Adoption of the First State-Wide Comprehensive Food Service Guidelines for Improving the Health and Productivity of State Employees
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lauren Rice
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Characteristics of Bariatric Patients on Home Parenteral Nutrition
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Theresa Bergholz
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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School Lunch Entree Components Before & After Implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010: A Secondary Data Analysis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lauren Mozer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Changes in Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations from Child Participation in Bicycle Trains for Commuting to and from School
This study examined the effects of a bicycle train intervention on child self-efficacy, parent self-efficacy and parent outcome expectations in a diverse, low socioeconomic status (SES)
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Cathy Huang
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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A Qualitative Study of U.S. Food Waste Programs and Activities at the State and Local Level
In the United States, 40 percent of all food intended for human consumption is lost or wasted. This has economic, environmental, and social consequences that justify the involvement of public agencies.
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Chris Benson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Association of Whole Grain Intake with Diabetes and Subclinical CVD in the Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis: A Sensitivity Analysis
A dietary pattern that includes whole grains is widely believed to provide numerous health benefits, such as a reduction in chronic disease risk factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and subclinical
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Molly Haas
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Player-Reported Fluid Intake and Measured Hydration Status in NCAA Division I Football Players During Fall Training Camp
This study was designed to assess the fluid intake, hydration status, and levels of fatigue and muscle soreness among collegiate athletes. The sample consisted of forty-six National Collegiate Athletics
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kelly Finan
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Examining Food Procurement Characteristics in Washington State Child Care Settings
The purpose of this analysis is to characterize the food procurement practices of licensed center (Centers)- and family home-based (FHCCs) ECE programs in Washington State and to explore the relationships of
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Monica Lazarus
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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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
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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
Author(s):
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Self-Reported Perceptions and Practices of University Students Who Adhere to Special Restrictive Diets: A Pilot Study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Toni Fiordalis
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Assessing Sodium Content of Foods in Two Seattle-King County Food Banks
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sarah Craven
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Trends in Prices of Fresh vs. Ultra-Processed Foods: Analyses of Seattle-King Country Prices from 2004-16
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Terry Hawk
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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An Analysis of the Adoption and Implementation of Breastfeeding Policies in Washington State Clinics
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Shelly Johnston
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Increasing Farmers Market Access among Low-Income Shoppers in Washington State: Understanding the Role of Peer-to-Peer Programs
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Danielle Hamilton
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Exploring Factors that Influence Adoption and Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kayla Bell
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Diet and Adipose Tissue Inflammation
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lisa Weigle
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Eating Perceptions of University Students Who Are Following a Special Restrictive Diet: The Food and Health Survey
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Francesca Simonella
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Intestinal Dysmotility Resulting in Ileorectal Anastomosis: A Nutrition Case Study
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Lisa Weigle
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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A Case Study of Non-Pharmacologically Treated Type II Diabetes
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Toni Fiordalis
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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A Summary on the Current Research Surrounding Updated 2016 ASPEN Guidelines on the Usage of Probiotics in Severe Acute Pancreatitis in the Critical Care Setting
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Sophie Kauffman
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Seattle’ Children’s Hospital Menu Change Recommendations to Support Patients with Cystic Fibrosis
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Kaiulani Swan
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Feeding Tube Referrals Among Head, Neck and Esophageal Cancer Patients at Multicare Regional Cancer Center
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Jamie Clayton
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Development of a Patient-Centered Nutrition Education Handout to Promote Low Sodium Intake in Diabetes
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Francesca Simonella
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Evidence to Support Standardizing Preoperative Weight Loss for Bariatric Program
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Sepideh Dibay
Program(s): PhD, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Mei Yook (Lisa) Woo
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Shelly Johnston
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Sarah Craven
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kayla Bell
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Danielle Hamilton
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Low- vs. High-Glycemic Load Diet: Effects on Postprandial Plasma Free Fatty Acid Levels
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sarah Yanez
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Gardening for Health: Patterns of Gardening and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption on the Navajo Nation
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Mei Yook (Lisa) Woo
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2016
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The Association between Vitamin K2 Intake and Glucose Homeostasis in Individuals with and without Chronic Kidney Disease
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Hsin-Hui (Katty) Tseng
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Sodium in School Lunches Before and After Implementation of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Torissa Sorenson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Evaluation of Select Food Additive Exposures in Children with Crohn’s Disease
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): C. Kaulani Swan
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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The Relationship of Diet Quality and Blood Serum Lipid Levels in a Population at High Risk for Diabetes: The Strong Heart Family Study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sophie Kauffman
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Comparison of Objectively and Subjectively Measured Sedentary Behavior in Men with Prostate Cancer and a History of Androgen-Deprivation Therapy Use
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jamie Clayton
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Tori Sorenson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Glutathione in Parkinson’s disease
Project Type(s): PhD Dissertation
Author(s): Laurie Mischley
Program(s): PhD
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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The Effect of Glucose vs. Fructose Beverages on Low-Grade Systemic Inflammation
Project Type(s): PhD Dissertation
Author(s): Jessica Kuzma
Program(s): PhD
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Analysis of Media Coverage on Breastfeeding Policy in Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Alessandra DeMarchis
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
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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Accuracy of Volumetric vs. Weight Measurement in Nutrient Analysis for Research
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Emma Partridge
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Food Shopping Trip Characteristics Before and After the Light Rail
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jessica Jew
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
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Evaluation of Patient Characteristics, Indications, and Effectiveness of Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN) Therapy in Obese Adult Patients
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jisun Park
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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The sodium potassium ratio: adherence to guidelines in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Emily Kurlak
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Effects of excessive energy intake from fructose- vs. high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)- vs. glucose-sweetened beverages on fasting plasma IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 concentrations
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katrina Hoch
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Association Between Soda Consumption and Body Mass Index in the University of Washington Twin Registry
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Anna Eney
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Exploring the Use of Seattle’s Farmers’ Market Incentive Program (“Fresh Bucks”) by Household Food Security Levels
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Elizabeth Hulbrock
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Measuring Plate Waste: Validity and Inter-Rater Reliability of the Quarter-Waste Method
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katherine Getts
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Factors influencing water consumption at school among adolescents in King County, Washington: A qualitative study based on the Social Ecological Model
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Nora Downs
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Early Enteral Feeding in the Pediatric Acute Care Setting
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Sarah Yanez
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Suggestion on Revision of Goals of Length Growth Rate for Preterm Infants
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Jisun Park
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Providing human-derived HMF to infants in the NICU at Seattle Children’s Hospital
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Emily Kurlak
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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First Foods: Developing a Nutrition Education Curriculum for Refugee and Immigrant Mothers
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Catherine Karlak
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Patient-centered, evidence-based responses to common questions and comments about nutrition for diabetes
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Katrina Hoch
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Changes in Pediatric Hospital Wide Thickening Protocol in Response to Events and Evidence
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Anna Eney
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Kids’ Meals: Restaurant Assessment in King County
On a typical day, 33% of children ages 2-11 ate at fast-food and 12% at full-service restaurants. For ages 2-6, 12% of their total energy intake was from restaurants; for ages 7-12, 15%. Eating at restaurants
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Jessica Jew
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Development of a Culturally Tailored Visual Reference Tool for Latino Patients with Diabetes
Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is King County’s primary trauma hospital, with priority given to indigents without third-party coverage, persons incarcerated in King County Jail, and the
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Elizabeth Hulbrock
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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The Feasibility of Health Information Signs at the Point-of-Sale for Sugary Drinks
Sugary drinks are the largest source of added sweeteners in the American diet and are the largest source of calories for teenagers. Their consumption is associated with weight gain, increased incidence of
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Katherine Getts
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition Screening Quality Improvement at the University of Washington High-Risk Infant Follow-up Clinic
After leaving the Neonatal ICU (NICU), infants may be referred to receive an evaluation at the University of Washington High-Risk Infant Follow-up (UW HRIF) Program at the Center on Human Development and
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Lisa Eberly
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Restaurant Kids’ Meals: Feasibility Study & Policy Options
Children eat almost a fifth of their meals away from home, and the nutritional quality of those meals is important; diet quality can impact cognitive development, weight maintenance, and risk of chronic
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Nora Downs
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Strengthening Human Milk Banking Systems through an Integrated Approach: A Global Perspective
The provision of donor human milk has been shown to significantly reduce morbidity and mortality of vulnerable infants both in the US and globally and is recommended as the next best option when a mother’s
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Alessandra DeMarchis
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Healthy Eating Strategies in Brown, Nicollet, Le Sueur, and Waseca Counties
The Minnesota counties of Brown, Nicollet, Le Sueur, and Waseca are home to over 105,000 individuals, and 29%-30% of adults living there are obese compared to 26% of all Minnesotans. Americans today spend
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Jamie Bachaus
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Demographic, Physical, and Behavioral Characteristics Associated with TV Parenting Practices Among Latino Parents of Preschool-Aged Children
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Catherine Karlak
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Diesel Exhaust Exposure and N-acetyl-cysteine Supplementation In-utero and Atherosclerotic Lesion Progression
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jenna Harrigan
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Taxomic and Functional Characterization of Human Gut Microbes Involved in Dietary Plant Lignan Metabolism
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Isaac Elkon
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Compliance with an Intense Dietary Intervention and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lisa Eberly
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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SNAP-Based Incentives for Healthy Food Access: Comparing Socio-demographic Factors of SNAP Shoppers at Farmers Markets to SNAP Participants in Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jamie Bachaus
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2015
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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The Association between Baseline Fructose Consumption and Baseline Biomarkers of Inflammation in a Randomized Controlled Feeding Trial
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Ke (Claire) Luo
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Restaurant Response to the San Francisco Toy Ordinance: Changes in Toy Marketing and Children’s Menu Options
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sara Diedrich
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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The Cost of Healthy Foods in Seattle, WA: Price Trends from 2004-2014
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katherine Freeman
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Adherence to Micronutrient Supplementation in Bariatric Patients
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Qianxiong (Cherry) Zheng
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity in a Pediatric Population
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Ge (Lilly) Wang
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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An Examination of Nutritional Outcomes from an Intensive Outpatient Pediatric Feeding Program for Children with Feeding Difficulties
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Carrie Ramsdell
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Effects of State and Federal Legislation on a Sample of Local Public School District Wellness Policy Scores over Time
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Alexandra Kaufman
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Red Cell Distribution Width and Fall Events in Older Adults
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Anna Heninger
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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The Influence of Caregivers and Meal Decision Makers on the Nutritional Content of Fast Foods Purchased for Children
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Doris Chung
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Proper Formulas for a Hemodialysis Patient on Tube Feeding
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Qianxiong (Cherry) Zheng
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Medical Nutrition Therapy for Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Lilly Wang
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Medical Nutrition Therapy for Polytrauma and Open Abdomen after Motor Vehicle Crash
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Carrie Ramsdell
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Medical Nutrition Therapy for Short Bowel Syndrome
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Claire Luo
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Nutrition Management
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Srilekha Karunanithi
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Mr. M: Cystic Fibrosis and SVC Syndrome Complications
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Katherine Freeman
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition Support of an Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patient
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Sara Diedrich
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Promising Strategies for Improving Participation in Physical Activity in King County
Environments that promote physical inactivity, poor nutrition, and stress contribute to rising rates of obesity and other chronic conditions. Thirty-one percent of King County adults and 78% of King County
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Jonae Perez
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Process-Driven Policy Mapping: Farm to Fork in King County
A vibrant local food system creates and supports a healthy food supply, including fresh produce, for people in King County. The Local Farms and Food Roundtable was convened by the City of Seattle, Public
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Maia Kurnik
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Food Program Needs Assessment for the Garfield Teen Life Center
Garfield Teen Life Center (GTLC) is a teen focused community center of Seattle Parks and Recreation located in the Central District of Seattle, Washington. This project engaged diverse inner-city teen life
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Alexandra Kaufman
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Recommendations of Effective Strategies for Reducing Consumption and Availability of Sugary Drinks in Seattle/King County
Sugary drinks are the largest contributor of calories and added sugars to the US diet. In King County, approximately 54% of adults and one in five youth are overweight or obese. Among high school students,
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Sara Diedrich
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Development of Healthy Lifestyle Changes Curriculum for Puget Sound Christian Clinic
The mission of the Puget Sound Christian Clinic is to “show Christ, the Great Physician, to the community of Puget Sound, Washington through a church-based health clinic for the medically underserved.”
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Doris Chung
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Can School Lunches Deliver Better Nutrition Without Sacrificing Palatability? An Evaluation of Nutritional Adequacy of School Lunches in Urban Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Diana Reid
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Assessing the Impact of Post-Purchase Barriers on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: A Secondary Analysis of a Survey of SNAP Recipients at Seattle Farmers Markets
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Maia Kurnik
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Longitudinal Associations between Home Food Environment and Diet Quality in Children
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jonae Perez
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
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Differential Effects of Fatty Acids on an In Vitro Model of Hepatocyte Steatosis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Srilekha Karunanithi
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
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Eating well and paying less: A study of positive deviance
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Cara Davis
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Comparison of Gut Microbial Community in Infants and Toddlers with and without Phenylketonuria
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Melissa Edwards
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Relationship between socioeconomic status and fruit and vegetable intake among Washington middle school students
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Marina Mednik-Vaksman
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Association between objective measurement of walking activity and neighborhood walkability
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Liang-Dar Hwang
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Metabolome response to glycemic load in a randomized, controlled, crossover feeding trial in humans
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sally Barton
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Variation in WIC Cash-Value Voucher Redemption Rates among American Indian Reservation Communities In Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kimberly C. McLaury
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Socioeconomic trends in household food expenditures: Comparing objective food shopping receipts vs. Self-reports
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Zhongyuan Liu
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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A comparison of the effect of consuming a fructose-, glucose-, or aspartame-sweetened beverage on ad libitum caloric intake
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Laura Tobias
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Predictors of Responsiveness to Vitamin D Supplementation and Outcomes Assessment in Patients Undergoing Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jessica Kim
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 response to vitamin D supplementation in obese and non-obese men and women
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kelly Ahern
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Barriers to WIC Benefits Redemption among Participants in Washington State abstract
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Shelly Najjar
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Development of the DESK (Disinhibited Eating Score for Koreans) Questionnaire: Examining the relationship between eating cues and food intake in the corporate-working population of Seoul, Korea
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Young Mee (Mya) Kwon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Relationship between parental use of praise and child weight outcomes in the FOCUS pediatric obesity study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Carrie Dennett
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
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Female Athlete Triad
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Marc Zimmerman
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Outpatient Nutritional Counseling for a Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Patient
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Laura Tobias
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition Support of a 30-Week Preterm Infant with Severe Intrauterine Growth Restriction in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Jessica Kim
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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An Olympic Pole Vaulter’s 50-Year Journey through Nutrition Support
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Allison Parker
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Multiple Gun Shot Wounds to the Abdomen
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Kelly Ahern
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Worksite wellness marketing materials and best practices
Many people in Tacoma-Pierce County and the rest of the US have health conditions or risk factors that can affect workplace productivity and costs. Fortunately, workplace wellness programs have been shown to
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Shelly Najjar
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in a hospital cafeteria
Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is a significant contributor to increased caloric intake and higher body weight. SSBs have been identified as the leading source of added sugar in the American
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Krista Ulatowski
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Developing a social media program to accompany a classroom-based nutrition education intervention
The AFRI Media Literacy Project, a joint project between WSU Extension and UW, is designed to prevent childhood obesity by increasing healthy eating behaviors among families with children ages 9-14 years. The
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Diana Reid
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Improving meal quality and nutrition education in Seattle Parks and Recreation teen programs
Seattle Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) is a municipal governmental organization which “provide[s] safe and welcoming opportunities to play, learn, contemplate, and build community.” One of the ways
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Elisabet Eppes
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Assuring frozen meal satisfaction of Meals on Wheels clients
The purpose of the non-profit King County Meals on Wheels (KCMOW) is to deliver meals to the region’s home-bound seniors. Home-delivered meals help seniors maintain their health and continue living
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Marina Mednik-Vaksman
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Evaluation of the Food For Fertility Program
Female infertility and its associated health conditions carry significant social and economic burdens, making it an important public health issue. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects about 5 million
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Carrie Dennett
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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The Washington State Community Feeding Team Survey
The Washington State Community Feeding Teams provide family-centered, interdisciplinary, and comprehensive evaluation and services focusing on feeding and nutrition concerns for children with special health
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Zhongyuan Liu
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Contextual data report: CDC 1017 program funding results
The CDC granted CDC-RFA-DP10-1017 funding to 12 states to include policy, system, and environmental (PSE) change strategies to prevent cancer. The CDC contracted out a project to Battelle Memorial Institute to
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Sepideh Dibay Moghadam
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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An environmental assessment of childhood obesity on the Quinault Indian Reservation
According to the CDC approximately 17% of children and adolescents between the ages of 2‐19 year old are obese. Among all ethnic groups, American Indians (AI) have the highest rates of obesity in the United
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Kimberly McLaury
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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How foods affect blood sugar: A guide for Vietnamese patients with diabetes and their providers
It was been estimated that 5.3% of Vietnamese in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes. Per Dr. Carey Jackson, director of Harborview Medical Center’s International Medicine Clinic (IMC),
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Elizabeth Aong
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Development of Breastfeeding Education Protocol and Educational Content at UWMC
With clear scientific evidence supporting benefits of breastfeeding, UWMC Lactation Services worked to receive designation as a “Baby Friendly Hospital” in 2009 from the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Mya Kwon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Obtaining nutritional information for dietary assessment
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Marc Zimmerman
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Metabolism of Plant Lignans by Human Intestinal Bacteria
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Seth Yoder
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Chronic stress alters serum lipids: effects due to “stress eating” versus metabolic changes
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Allison Parker
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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District Market: A pilot marketing study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Krista Ulatowski
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Assessing green space as a correlate of physical activity among twins
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Isabel Kanholm
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Do screen time policies matter? The association between the presence of screen time policies in child care facilities and child care provider knowledge, provider advocacy and facility practices
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Elizabeth Aong
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Acquired copper deficiency post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Surgery: A systematic review
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Amanda Wood
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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The association between access to water and sugary-sweetened beverage consumption in 37 schools in King County
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sepideh Dibay Moghadam
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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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
Author(s):
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
- Donna B. Johnson
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Prevalence of anemia and use of red cell distribution width as a predictive tool in a bariatric surgery population
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kelly Peterson
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Assessment of parenting stress as measured by the parenting stress index-short form related to treatment and management of a child with phenylketonuria
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Angela Thanh Tam Stevenson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Eating Frequency, Disease-Related Biomarkers and Appetite
Project Type(s): PhD Dissertation
Author(s): Martine (Petey) Perrigue
Program(s): PhD
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Relationship between aerobic fitness and academic achievement in Seattle secondary school children
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jamie Kowatch
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Self-efficacy of monitoring eating choices associated with autonomy, fruit and vegetable intake and BMI in the MOVE’M Study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kailee Farnum
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Restricted eating behavior in children with PKU and HPA
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sarah Bailey
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Is healthy happy? The affective impact of the Renton Menu Labeling Project in an adolescent population
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katherine Potestio
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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The use of 100% fruit juice as a fruit and vegetable equivalent in snacks served in federally-subsidized child care homes
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Juli Louttit
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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The effect of meal preparation time on food expenditure and menu quality in family child-care homes in King County, Washington
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Emily Faerber
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Associations among grade, sex and free and reduced price lunch eligibility with use of nutrition labels in middle and high school students
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Elisabet Eppes
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Effects of voluntary running on inflammation and tumor progression in mice
Project Type(s): PhD Dissertation
Author(s): Jorming Goh
Program(s): PhD
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
- Warren Ladiges
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Uncontrolled Type 1 Diabetes
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Jamie Kowatch
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition for Optimal Performance: Men’s Baseball
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Kailee Farnum
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Nutritional Deficiencies status post Gastric Bypass Surgery and the Nutrition Care Process
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Amanda Wood
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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From Prone to Upright: A case study in the challenges of feeding in the trauma ICU
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Michelle Averill
Program(s): RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition Support of a Traumatic Brain Injury Patient with Atlanto-Occipital Dislocation Complicated by Mental Illness
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Kelly Peterson
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition Care of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (SAP)
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Sara Bailey
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program in King County: A Qualitative Evaluation
Research has demonstrated that breastfeeding peer counselors can effectively increase rates of breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity, and duration among low-income women. The Federal Special Supplemental
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Emily Faerber
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Meals on Wheels Meal Reduction Strategy Prioritizes Seniors at Greatest Nutritional Risk
Meals on Wheels (MOW) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1974 with a mission to promote independent living among senior citizens in King County. By providing home delivered meals to homebound seniors, MOW
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Lola Stronach
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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The Art & Science of Message Communication: The Development of a Nutrition Education Lesson
Sea le Children’s is a trusted community partner, dedicated to fostering healthy children, families, and communities. They are committed to providing positive, accurate, and culturally relevant messages
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Juli Louttit
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Creating Nourishing Food Systems: A Policy Resource Guide for Local Governments in Washington State
Individual food choices are strongly influenced by the food environment. Local governments can play a critical role in transforming local and regional food systems to support healthy eating, but many are just
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Katie Potestio
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Farm to School Tool Development: Guidance for farm direct purchasing and kitchen produce handling in a large district central kitchen foodservice model
Increased childhood obesity and interest in local food systems have led school districts to consider farm to school programs. Schools face many hurdles in implementing farm to school. This includes challenges
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Angela Tam
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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An action guide for institutional and environmental change related to sugar-sweetened beverages
Emergent public health efforts to promote healthy eating are increasingly directed at environmental and policy changes to curb consumption of sugar sweetened beverages (SSB), the largest source of added sugars
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Bridget Igoe
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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A twin study of the relation between age at dieting onset and to adult BMI and dieting behaviors
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Erin Enriquez
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Comparing food desert and non-food desert residents by key socio-demographic variables, distance to supermarkets, supermarket type by price, diet quality and obesity in King Co, WA
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lola Sachiko Stronach
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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What’s on the menu? An evaluation of the foods served in Federally-subsidized child care homes
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Bridget Igoe
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Effects of differentially sweetened beverages on hepatic and adipose tissue de novo lipogenesis in healthy young adults
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sarah Shimer
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Fast-food consumption and the fast-food environment
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Richard Lau
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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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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Clinical outcomes following pre-and post-operative vitamin D supplementation in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Charlotte Neilson
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Area-level measures of deprivation predict food patterns among 7th grade students in Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Russell Owen
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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The effects of high- and low-glycemic load diets on subjective mood and energy levels in normal weight and overweight/obese adults
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kara Breymeyer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Nutritional Support in a Critically Ill Trauma Patient: A Case Study
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Barbara Pullar
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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Nutritional Management of a Morbidly Obese Compulsive Overeater
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Rachel Myhre
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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H1N1 Gone Awry: A Case Study
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Charlotte Neilson
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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Chylothorax: Diagnosis and Nutrition Management
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Elena Dan
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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A Case Study from the Neurosurgical ICU at Harborview Medical Center
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Molly Acheson
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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Cholestasis in Neonatal, Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant
Project Type(s): MNT Concentration Clinical Poster
Author(s): Heather L. Snively
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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Teaching Traditional Diet and Environmental Justice to Urban Youth Participating in the Native Youth Enrichment Program’s Digital Storytelling Workshop
The mission at the University of Washington’s Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (IWRI) is to marshal community, tribal, academic, and governmental resources toward innovative, culture-centered
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Dara Carlson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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Adding a Sodium-Reduction Component to the Energize Your Meetings Program
Energize Your Meetings (EYM) is a program created by the Washington State Department of Health to provide voluntary guidelines for caterers and meeting planning staff to provide healthy food options and to
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Jenni Ross
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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Hematological Testing Rates at Public Health Seattle
This project at Public Health Seattle-King County WIC Clinics included a review of current policies for screening children for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia (IDA). The hematological testing
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Yvette Fierce
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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Disaster Preparedness for Children with Special Nutrition Needs
Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required generally by children. They may have special nutrition needs and require specialized
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Russell Owen
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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Upgrading Access to Nutrition Education Materials for the Child Nutrition Program
Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) is the Washington State agency at Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) that administers and regulates the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and six other
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kara Breymeyer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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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