Master of Public Health

November 4, 2024

Mariam Kayali

Why did you choose UW? I was really intentional about finding a coordinated dietetic program to complete alongside my Master of Public Health degree. I was drawn to UW School of Public Health because of its reputation, and my interview for admission really sealed the deal. It was really clear from the beginning…

October 23, 2024

Type 1 Diabetes Flyer: Signs and Symptoms, and Resources

The Washington State Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) workgroup is composed of coordinators from the WA Department of Health Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Department, registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCES), endocrinologists, and parents and youth with T1D, among other individuals. This group requested a one-page handout…

Expansion of Nutrition Education Resources for Substance-Using Pregnant People

This project entailed creating a new class for the Substance Using Pregnant People (SUPPs) unit on the Swedish Hospital Ballard campus. The class readings were comprised of pregnancy and breast/chest feeding nutrition topics, such as the importance of folic acid, calcium, iron, and how to safely navigate fish and caffeine consumption. Activities to practice identifying…

October 21, 2024

Haley Chapman

Why did you choose UW? What initially drew me to UW was the integration of food policy and systems thinking into the nutrition curriculum, as well as the opportunity to connect with leading public health entities, including Public Health – Seattle & King County. Since being admitted, the support my cohorts and I have received…

October 15, 2024

Hannah Sanders

Why did you choose UW? My undergraduate research mentor was previously a UW faculty member, and he exposed me to the network and opportunities to engage in global nutrition. Also, after living in the Midwest for seven years, I was ready to get back to the West Coast! What influenced you to pursue a graduate…

October 8, 2024

Nutrient Analysis of Hunger Intervention Program’s “Healthy HIP Pack” Program

This project involved conducting a nutrient analysis of Hunger Intervention Program’s weekend food backpack program. Results were compared to the relevant age-based recommendations in the 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and current program strengths and opportunities for improvement were identified.

September 23, 2024

Increasing Signage at the Beacon Food Forest to Promote Community Education and Involvement

This project involved the creation of signage for significant foods in the Phase I and Phase II areas of the Beacon Food Forest. Signage included nutritional, harvest, culinary, and toxin related information to promote education and increase the exploration of open harvest foraging more confidently and safely.

Culturally Tailored Nutrition Education Materials for Sound Generations’ Community Food Bag Program

Created and delivered nutrition education sessions and accompanying handouts to explain how cultural food items can be used to manage Diabetes. Nutrition education sessions and handouts were translated into relevant languages and delivered to Ethiopian and Tongan Senior Centers in Seattle to empower older adults to make informed choices about nutrition and chronic disease management….

Finding Consensus in Preterm Infant Nutrition Guidelines

Infants born preterm and/or with a low birth weight have high nutritional needs for survival, rapid growth, and mitigation of neurodevelopmental delays. Therefore, ensuring this population receives sufficient nutrition is critical. There appears to be lack of consensus, however, on the exact nutrition needs of preterm infants. The aim of this project was to landscape…

Nutrition Insecurity Policy/Intervention Menu and Policy Memo for the Execution of Oklahoma State’s Obesity Plan

Developed a policy/intervention menu and memo to address nutrition insecurity in Oklahoma, guiding the State Obesity Plan’s execution and communicating recommended changes to stakeholders.