Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
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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.
January 6, 2025
Photovoice study to capture UW students’ experiences with food security
University of Washington researchers in the School of Public Health are now recruiting participants for a unique Photovoice study about food security on the UW campus. Photovoice is a powerful qualitative research method that gathers photos and narratives from community members to amplify their voices and ultimately take actionable steps. The goal of the study is…
November 14, 2024
Seeking applicants for full-time assistant teaching professor in UW Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Join our vibrant and growing faculty team at the University of Washington’s Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health program in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington. The Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health (FSNH) program in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at…
July 19, 2024
Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health faculty promotions in 2024
Congratulations to Michelle Averill, Anne Lund, and Jennifer Otten, core faculty in the University of Washington Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health program in the UW School of Public Health, who have received promotions effective July 1, 2024. Michelle Averill Promoted to Teaching Professor Michelle Averill has been promoted from associate teaching professor to teaching professor….
July 17, 2024
Students recognized for 2024 leadership and service awards
Congratulations to University of Washington Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health students Aimee Allen and Lauren Perkins who have received 2024 program awards for their excellence in leadership and service. Aimee Allen Recipient of the 2024 Carrie Cheney Student Leadership Award Aimee Allen, a student in the MS and RDN training program, is the 2024 recipient…
June 10, 2024
How food systems undergraduates are designing innovative hydroponic farming methods for urban community gardens
iUrban Teen partnered with the University of Washington School of Public Health Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health program to find an answer to this question. The answer will help with iUrban Teen’s goal of growing thousands of pounds of leafy greens and vegetables for their unhoused community neighbors and will provide a space for high school-aged youth underrepresented in STEM careers to study environmental and agricultural science.
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