Research & Practice
Student Projects
Explore recent student work from our undergraduate and graduate programs.
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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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
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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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty Adviser(s):
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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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty Adviser(s):
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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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty Adviser(s):
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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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
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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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
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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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
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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
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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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
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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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty Adviser(s):
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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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Low- vs. High-Glycemic Load Diet: Effects on Postprandial Plasma Free Fatty Acid Levels
Thesis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sarah Yanez
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Gardening for Health: Patterns of Gardening and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption on the Navajo Nation
Thesis
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
Thesis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Hsin-Hui (Katty) Tseng
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2016
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Sodium in School Lunches Before and After Implementation of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010
Thesis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Torissa Sorenson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Evaluation of Select Food Additive Exposures in Children with Crohn’s Disease
Thesis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): C. Kaulani Swan
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Faculty 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
Thesis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sophie Kauffman
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Faculty 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
Thesis
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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty Adviser(s):
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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
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Cost, Quality, and Availability: Comparing Winter Produce in Supermarkets & Farmers Markets
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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
Thesis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Emma Partridge
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2016
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Food Shopping Trip Characteristics Before and After the Light Rail
Thesis
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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jisun Park
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Faculty Adviser(s):
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The sodium potassium ratio: adherence to guidelines in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Emily Kurlak
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katrina Hoch
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Association Between Soda Consumption and Body Mass Index in the University of Washington Twin Registry
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Anna Eney
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Exploring the Use of Seattle’s Farmers’ Market Incentive Program (“Fresh Bucks”) by Household Food Security Levels
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Elizabeth Hulbrock
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Measuring Plate Waste: Validity and Inter-Rater Reliability of the Quarter-Waste Method
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katherine Getts
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Nora Downs
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Demographic, Physical, and Behavioral Characteristics Associated with TV Parenting Practices Among Latino Parents of Preschool-Aged Children
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Catherine Karlak
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Diesel Exhaust Exposure and N-acetyl-cysteine Supplementation In-utero and Atherosclerotic Lesion Progression
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jenna Harrigan
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2015
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Taxomic and Functional Characterization of Human Gut Microbes Involved in Dietary Plant Lignan Metabolism
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Isaac Elkon
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2015
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Compliance with an Intense Dietary Intervention and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lisa Eberly
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Faculty Adviser(s):
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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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jamie Bachaus
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2015
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Ke (Claire) Luo
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Restaurant Response to the San Francisco Toy Ordinance: Changes in Toy Marketing and Children’s Menu Options
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sara Diedrich
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Faculty Adviser(s):
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The Cost of Healthy Foods in Seattle, WA: Price Trends from 2004-2014
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katherine Freeman
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Adherence to Micronutrient Supplementation in Bariatric Patients
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Qianxiong (Cherry) Zheng
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity in a Pediatric Population
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Ge (Lilly) Wang
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Faculty Adviser(s):
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An Examination of Nutritional Outcomes from an Intensive Outpatient Pediatric Feeding Program for Children with Feeding Difficulties
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Carrie Ramsdell
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Alexandra Kaufman
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Red Cell Distribution Width and Fall Events in Older Adults
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Anna Heninger
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2014
Faculty Adviser(s):
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The Influence of Caregivers and Meal Decision Makers on the Nutritional Content of Fast Foods Purchased for Children
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Doris Chung
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Diana Reid
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Maia Kurnik
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Longitudinal Associations between Home Food Environment and Diet Quality in Children
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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
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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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Cara Davis
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2014
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Comparison of Gut Microbial Community in Infants and Toddlers with and without Phenylketonuria
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Melissa Edwards
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2014
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Relationship between socioeconomic status and fruit and vegetable intake among Washington middle school students
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Marina Mednik-Vaksman
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Association between objective measurement of walking activity and neighborhood walkability
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Liang-Dar Hwang
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2014
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Metabolome response to glycemic load in a randomized, controlled, crossover feeding trial in humans
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sally Barton
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2014
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Variation in WIC Cash-Value Voucher Redemption Rates among American Indian Reservation Communities In Washington State
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kimberly C. McLaury
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2014
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Socioeconomic trends in household food expenditures: Comparing objective food shopping receipts vs. Self-reports
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Zhongyuan Liu
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Laura Tobias
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Predictors of Responsiveness to Vitamin D Supplementation and Outcomes Assessment in Patients Undergoing Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jessica Kim
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 response to vitamin D supplementation in obese and non-obese men and women
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kelly Ahern
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Barriers to WIC Benefits Redemption among Participants in Washington State abstract
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Shelly Najjar
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Young Mee (Mya) Kwon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Relationship between parental use of praise and child weight outcomes in the FOCUS pediatric obesity study
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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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Obtaining nutritional information for dietary assessment
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Marc Zimmerman
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Metabolism of Plant Lignans by Human Intestinal Bacteria
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Seth Yoder
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2013
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Chronic stress alters serum lipids: effects due to “stress eating” versus metabolic changes
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Allison Parker
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Faculty Adviser(s):
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District Market: A pilot marketing study
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Krista Ulatowski
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Assessing green space as a correlate of physical activity among twins
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Isabel Kanholm
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2013
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Elizabeth Aong
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Acquired copper deficiency post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Surgery: A systematic review
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Amanda Wood
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Faculty Adviser(s):
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The association between access to water and sugary-sweetened beverage consumption in 37 schools in King County
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sepideh Dibay Moghadam
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2013
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Angela Thanh Tam Stevenson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Faculty 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
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Relationship between aerobic fitness and academic achievement in Seattle secondary school children
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jamie Kowatch
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kailee Farnum
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Restricted eating behavior in children with PKU and HPA
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sarah Bailey
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Is healthy happy? The affective impact of the Renton Menu Labeling Project in an adolescent population
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katherine Potestio
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Juli Louttit
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Emily Faerber
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Elisabet Eppes
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2012
Faculty 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
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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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lola Sachiko Stronach
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Faculty Adviser(s):
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What’s on the menu? An evaluation of the foods served in Federally-subsidized child care homes
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Bridget Igoe
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Effects of differentially sweetened beverages on hepatic and adipose tissue de novo lipogenesis in healthy young adults
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sarah Shimer
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2012
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Fast-food consumption and the fast-food environment
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Richard Lau
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2012
Faculty 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
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Clinical outcomes following pre-and post-operative vitamin D supplementation in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Charlotte Neilson
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Faculty Adviser(s):
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Area-level measures of deprivation predict food patterns among 7th grade students in Washington State
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Russell Owen
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Faculty 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
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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kara Breymeyer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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
Faculty 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