Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
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August 25, 2025
UW faculty member contributes to American Heart Association advisory on ultraprocessed foods
The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued a new science advisory examining what is currently known about the growing impact of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) on nutrition and public health. Published August 8, 2025, in Circulation, the advisory highlights the evidence linking excessive consumption of UPFs with adverse health outcomes, offering a comprehensive review of the…
Celebrating students graduating from MPH, MS, and GCPD in 2025
Congratulations to graduate students in the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health (FSNH) program completing the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Science (MS) in 2025. Many of these students also completed the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics (GCPD) which will allow them to sit for the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) exam in the…
June 12, 2025
Graduate students receive 2025 leadership and service awards
Congratulations to Hannah Sanders and Kate Shuhart, graduate students in the University of Washington School of Public Health Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health (FSNH) program who have been recognized by their peers with 2025 leadership and service awards. Each year, faculty and students in the FSNH graduate program nominate and select two exceptional senior student…
June 4, 2025
Food Systems students receive 2025 School of Public Health Excellence Awards
Congratulations to student and staff recipients in the University of Washington Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health (FSNH) program who were recognized with 2025 UW School of Public Health (SPH) Excellence Awards. Every year, the School celebrates individuals from each department and program for their exemplary work and academic achievements. Alex Ball 2025 Outstanding Undergraduate Student,…
May 20, 2025
Photovoice study captures UW student experience with food security
How does food insecurity show up in the daily life of a University of Washington (UW) student?
On May 28, an exhibit in the UW Husky Union Building (HUB) will share the findings of a unique photovoice project⸺a research method that combines photography with personal storytelling⸺which was led by student capstone teams from the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health (FSNH) major in the UW School of Public Health.
May 7, 2025
Educators offer strategies for implementing weight-inclusive approach in dietetics training
A new paper published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, co-authored by University of Washington School of Public Health faculty member Cristen L. Harris, offers practical strategies for program directors and educators to use as a framework for incorporating weight-inclusive approaches into their dietetics education programs. These recommendations follow another paper Harris co-authored…
April 8, 2025
MPH-Nutrition student work highlighted at practicum symposium
Six Master of Public Health Nutrition (MPH-Nutrition) students will participate with over 100 other MPH students from the University of Washington School of Public Health in the 2025 MPH Practicum Symposium on April 9, 2025. The event showcases student work and the significant contributions students, faculty mentors, and community partners have made in many real-world…
March 24, 2025
Inspiring food curiosity with preschoolers for health equity
MPH student Karen Krol created recipes to introduce young children to healthy local Washington foods.
February 26, 2025
The power of in-person dietetics mentoring
For registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) in training, one of the most valuable connections to form is with a mentor. While virtual resources and online networking have their place, face-to-face mentorship provides unique benefits that can shape a dietetic student’s path to becoming a successful dietitian.
February 14, 2025
The growing struggle to afford groceries in Washington State
Groceries were the most common expense reported as hard to afford in the past month, followed by housing, according to the latest WAFOOD survey. Rising food prices and the expiration of pandemic-era assistance programs have intensified economic pressures on households statewide.
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