Research & Practice
Student Projects
Explore recent student work from our undergraduate and graduate programs.
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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: 2021
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Is a Traditional Mexican Diet Better Suited for Mexican-descent Women?
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Norma Garfias Avila
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2021
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Farm System Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey Analysis of Farmers in Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Anna Fogel
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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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: 2021
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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
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 including caloric intake.
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Trey Lee Hill
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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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
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Evelyn Morris
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Changes in Eating Habits Among Eating Competent and Non-Eating Competent College Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic
With students widely reporting eating at home more often, changes related to the eating context, as well as underlying stress, were primary drivers of the changes in eating habits that respondents experienced
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jennifer Dearden
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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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
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Disordered Eating and Eating Competence in Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Based on Symptom Severity
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kate Evans
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Family Feeding Dynamics: Using Ellyn Satter’s Models to Address Adolescent Weight-Based Concerns
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Olivia Ramoino
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Development of a Weight-Inclusive Nutrition Education Toolkit
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Kaitlin Benjamin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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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: 2021
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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: 2021
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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: 2021
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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: 2021
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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: 2021
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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: 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Data analysis at Genetic Alliance
Assisted in research being conducted between diet and PXE (pseudoxanthoma elasticum). Offered participants information in various forms about dietary choices and helped them to make new meal plans. This
Project Type(s): Undergraduate Internship
Author(s): Ruby Price
Program(s): Food Systems Major
Year: 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
In 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 findings
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Cairo Archer
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Stress and Eating Behaviors of Dietitians During 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
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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
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Aline Seroussi
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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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 –
Project Type(s): Master's Capstone
Author(s): Molly Knowling
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Chelsea Whealdon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Promoting Equity Within WA SNAP-Ed Curricula
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Evelyn Morris
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Cultural Adaptations for Washington SNAP-Ed Curriculum
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Anna Fogel
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Team Nutrition Grant & Scratch Cooked Recipe Development for Highline School District
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Beth Faw
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Improving Produce Prescription Processes
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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): NUTR 531 Public Health Nutrition Project
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
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
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Danielle 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
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
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
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
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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)
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
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
Aim: 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
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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): NUTR 531 Public Health Nutrition Project
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
Objectives of project: Assess the current state of weight management approaches in child and adolescent wellness programs, and conduct a literature review to inform recommendations for child and adolescent
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Children who experience feeding/swallowing difficulties would benefit from intensive feeding therapy. An interdisciplinary approach to treating severe feeding disorders is needed to improve quality of life for
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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 purpose of this practicum was to contribute to the Domains of Food Access section of the evaluation, summarize federal, state and local programs addressing food access and their recent policy change.
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
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
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
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): NUTR 531 Public Health Nutrition Project
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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)
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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): NUTR 531 Public Health Nutrition Project
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
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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 by students in NUTR 531 Public Health
Project Type(s): NUTR 531 Public Health Nutrition Project
Author(s):
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science
Year: 2017
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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
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Produced March 2016 by students in NUTR 531 Public Health
Project Type(s): NUTR 531 Public Health Nutrition Project
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
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
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
Project Type(s): NUTR 531 Public Health Nutrition Project
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
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
Author(s): Zhongyuan Liu
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Contextual data report
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
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): NUTR 531 Public Health Nutrition Project
Author(s):
Program(s): Master of Public Health, Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): NUTR 531 Public Health Nutrition Project
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):
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum
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
Project Type(s): NUTR 531 Public Health Nutrition Project
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
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Policy Analysis of Standards for Institutional Purchasing of Food by State Government
Project Type(s): NUTR 531 Public Health Nutrition Project
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
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Evaluating King County School Nutrition Wellness Policies
Project Type(s): NUTR 531 Public Health Nutrition Project
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