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Lower-income kids in Seattle are drinking less pop than before soda tax, but so are kids outside the city

April 16, 2020 | The Seattle Times

Latest analysis of the Seattle’s soda tax and its impact on consumer purchasing choices authored by researchers from UW’s Center for Public Health Nutrition researchers Jessica Jones-Smith, Lina Walkinshaw and Vanessa Oddo.

Seattle residents consuming fewer sugary drinks after city’s ‘soda tax’

April 16, 2020 | UW School of Public Health

New 12-month report co-authored by UW Center for Public Health Nutrition researchers Jessica Jones-Smith, Lina Walkinshaw and Vanessa Oddo offer surprise finding that one year after Seattle’s tax on sweetened beverages took effect, low-income children and their parents were consuming significantly fewer sugary drink.

Grocery store etiquette and coronavirus: Tips on how to not be a jerk while shopping

April 7, 2020 | The News & Observer

Faculty member Anne-Marie Gloster contributes to this story outlining ways to navigate the grocery store during the Coronavirus crisis.

Staying safe at the grocery store: Gloves, masks, wipes are key during coronavirus pandemic

April 2, 2020 | Fox 13 Tampa Bay

Shopping for Groceries During Coronavirus Crisis

April 1, 2020 | News Max

Faculty member Anne-Marie Gloster is featured, offering advice on how to strategically shop for food during the Coronavirus crisis.

Spring quarter undergraduate advising

March 30, 2020

Drop-in Advising Tuesdays and Wednesdays Meet with an undergraduate adviser to get answers to your quick questions about the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major and the Nutrition Minor. Days & Times Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – https://washington.zoom.us/j/327233751 Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – https://washington.zoom.us/j/592267085 Information Sessions Are you interested in food...

Position opening for administrative assistant

March 30, 2020

The Nutritional Sciences Program in the UW School of Public Health has an outstanding full time opportunity for a Administrative Assistant 3. The person in this position is a central team member and important contributor in a dynamic program office.  The position provides customer service, reception, instructional support, fiscal support, committee support, and related assistance...

Your coronavirus grocery questions, answered by experts

March 30, 2020 | Vox

UW Nutritional Sciences Program faculty member Anne-Marie Gloster is quoted in this article from Vox which outlines the important safety guidelines to follow when shopping for food during the Coronavirus crisis.

Food in the time of coronavirus

March 30, 2020 | UW Department of Environmental, Occupational & Health Sciences

Nutritional Sciences core faculty member Yona Sipos offers tips and advice on how to eat sustainably, support local food producers and the planet during COVID-19.

Food for thought: How to approach nutrition to empower your mind and wellness

March 13, 2020 | The Daily

GCPD Program Michelle Averill shares tips for applying mindfulness to nutrition choices during the COVID-19 pandemic.