Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
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January 2, 2021
Need for free food in Washington state has doubled, many groups report, as COVID-19 rips away jobs and security
Every level of the food distribution chain in the state of Washington has been challenged since the pandemic began, and this article illustrates how different food assistance organizations are faring. The WAFOOD survey and study from researchers in the UW Center for Public Health Nutrition, WSU and Tacoma Community College are mentioned, and how the…
December 14, 2020
Going hungry in the pandemic
With food insecurity at 30% in Washington State, UW researchers seek participants for a second round of statewide survey to understand WA residents’ access to food and their economic well-being. Research being conducted by the Center for Public Health Nutrition is highlighted.
What you can do to reduce food waste
Consumers from around the world waste mountains of food. In fact, food is the largest category of waste in landfills, where it generates methane, a contributor to global climate change. Associate Professor and Food Systems Director Jennifer Otten offers tips on how each of use can reduce consumer food waste.
December 8, 2020
WSDA joins UW and WSU to learn more about COVID-19 impacts to agriculture
How the UW, WSU is joining with the Washington Department of Agriculture to study how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Washington’s farms and ranches and those working in agriculture and learn how they have been weathering this deadly pandemic.
Round 2 of Washington study underway to determine food, economic insecurity during pandemic
How UW, WSU, and Tacoma Community College researchers, along with input from partners in Washington State local, county, and state government, are understanding the impacts of COVID-19 on food insecurity and access in our state.
November 25, 2020
Nearly one-third of Washington households not getting enough food since start of pandemic: study
Findings from a study conducted by a research team from UW, WSU, and Tacoma Community College studied how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted economic and food security in Washington State are highlighted in this story from the Seattle P-I.
November 16, 2020
New Fred Hutch-led trial shows no benefits of dairy foods for blood sugar regulation
Findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition by core faculty member Mario Kratz are in contrast to many observational studies suggesting dairy intake may reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes.
October 8, 2020
Research Shows the Importance and Paradox of Early Childhood Care and Education
This story highlights research by Jennifer Otten that highlights the deep crisis ECCE providers and teachers face and how low wages force many to the brink of poverty. Many lack access to health insurance or paid sick or family leave.
Research Shows the Importance and Paradox of Early Childhood Care and Education
Dependable child care is critical for healthy development—and for the nation to return to work. However, costs are often unaffordable even while many child-care workers are not making a living wage. Ultimately, the entire nation faces the consequences of a system in crisis.
September 21, 2020
Daily eating occasions and risk of type 2 diabetes
How does meal frequency affect T2D risk? New study from Marian Neuhouser, core faculty in the UW Nutritional Sciences Program and researcher at Fred Hutch evaluated the association between the number of daily eating occasions with T2D risk and whether these associations varied by body mass index (BMI), age, or race/ethnicity.
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