Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
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October 24, 2019
Student Profile: Shelly Johnston, MPH/GCPD
Shelly Johnston, a Master of Public Health student in the RD Training Program, was recently featured in a School of Public Health Student Profile. Read her interview to learn about her path to the field of nutrition, why she chose UW, and her work in the MPH program.October 23, 2019
Coffee course serves up lessons in global health, climate change and social justice
The School of Public Health’s article on the new NUTR 490 seminar course, “Coffee: From Cultivation to Cupping” ranked in the school’s top ten articles for 2016. The course was developed and taught in partnership with UW Housing and Food Services. Go to the articleAnne Lund, MPH, RD, receives 2017 Washington State Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award
At their annual conference, the Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (WSAND) honored Anne Lund, MPH, RD, with the Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award for 2017. This award is the most prestigious recognition given by WSAND and highlights notable leadership, ability, and service. Anne is the Director of our Graduate Coordinated Program in...2017-2018 Health Sciences Common Book: Changing Planet, Changing Health
The Health Sciences Service Learning and Advocacy Group has selected this year’s Health Sciences Common Book: Changing Planet, Changing Health by Paul R. Epstein and Dan Ferber Students, staff, and faculty in the Schools of Public Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work are asked to read this book over the summer and come...Dr. Neuhouser Appointed Head of Cancer Prevention Program at Fred Hutch
Nutritional Sciences Program core faculty member and nutritional epidemiologist Dr. Marian Neuhouser was appointed head of the Cancer Prevention Program in the Public Health Sciences Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center this month.Beth Ogata Receives Excellence in Practice Award
Beth Ogata, MS, RD, CSP, CD recently received the Excellence in Practice Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Individuals for this nationally-recognized award were selected by the Academy’s Honors Committee and Board of Directors and given the award on-site at the 2017 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo. Ms. Ogata received this award for...October 12, 2019
Anne Lund named Fellow of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Anne Lund, a core faculty member in the Nutritional Sciences Program and senior lecturer in epidemiology at the UW School of Public Health, has been named a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND). The designation recognizes Academy members who have distinguished themselves among their colleagues, as well as in their communities, by...October 1, 2019
Cookbook aims to connect UW community
What food or dish best represents you? Behind every dish lies a great story. A new Husky cookbook project launching this month aims to showcase how our identities are shaped by food traditions and culture. The project, being led by three graduate students in the Nutritional Sciences Program in the UW School of Public Health...Husky cookbook aims to connect UW community through food storytelling
What food or dish best represents you? Behind every dish lies a great story. A new Husky cookbook project launching this month aims to showcase how our identities are shaped by food traditions and culture. The project, being led by three graduate students in the Nutritional Sciences Program in the UW School of Public Health...September 18, 2019
Students honored at program celebration
On Friday, August 23, we gathered to celebrate the work and achievements of students who will graduate in 2019 from our PhD, master’s, and Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics programs. Poster sessions were presented by candidates who completed concentrations in Medical Nutrition Therapy or Public Health, and students were also individually recognized by faculty, staff...Previous page Next page