Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Master of Public Health
August 26, 2026
Living on the Cusp: A Qualitative Exploration of Food Security Transitions in Washington State Households with Children
The purpose of this study was to qualitatively explore the experiences of households with children from the first five waves of the Washington State Food Security Survey (WAFOOD) that experienced at least one transition into or out of food security between 2020- 2025. This study used a mixed methods explanatory sequential study design. Quantitative data...Promoting Civic Health in a Polarized Era: Finding Common Ground about the Climate Impact of Meat
Political polarization in the United States has intensified in recent decades, with affective polarization often exceeding ideological disagreement. Despite growing public discourse and debate about food systems and climate change, there is limited peer‑reviewed research exploring these dynamics at the “meat-climate” nexus. Through a national survey of 2,518 U.S. adults conducted in January 2026, this...Creating a Nutrition Policy Toolkit for Community Food Banks and Meal Programs in Seattle, WA
A recent Washington Food Coalition (WFC) report showed that nutrition policies are effective tools for increasing the supply of nutritious foods in food banks. Many agencies interested in implementing nutrition policies, however, have indicated a need for additional support and technical assistance. Thus, this project focused on providing resources to Seattle-based food banks and meal...Disseminating Preventative Health Education to People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
More than 1 in 4 U.S. adults reports having some form of a disability. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience disproportionate health disparities with poorer overall health outcomes compared to the general population. Special Olympics Washington (SOWA) works to close these gaps through inclusive health screenings and athletecentered education, including a peer education...Farm to Care Centers: Building Local Procurement Resources for the Child and Adult Care Food Program in Washington
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded nutrition program that reimburses child and adult sponsors, or care centers, for serving nutritious meals. The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Child Nutrition Services (CNS) provides administrative support and regulates use of federal funds for CACFP. Sponsors have diverse sizes,...Measuring Nutrition Risk Changes of Meals on Wheels & Community Dining Clients in the Greater Seattle Area
Sound Generations partners with dozens of community-based organizations and governmental entities strives to provide older adults in King County and the Greater Seattle area with accessible and inclusive services to support their changing needs. This project focused on Sound Generation’s food and nutrition-related programs: Meals on Wheels and Community Dining. Older adults can face numerous...March 19, 2026
Decreasing Food Waste at the City of Seattle Summer Meal Service Program
The purpose of the City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is to “connect people with resources and solutions during times of need so we can all live, learn, work, and take part in strong, healthy communities.” HSD provides food and nutrition assistance and discounts, services for the aging and disabled, support for crime victims,...Sports Nutrition for Adolescents: Evidence-Based Guidance on Nutrient Timing and Vegetarian Diets
Seattle-based registered dietitian Stephanie Magill founded Soccer Mom Nutrition as an online platform providing equitable access to sports nutrition education for adolescent athletes and their families. This project entailed developing a series of blog posts and social media materials focused on two key topics: nutrient timing and vegetarian athletes. The content aimed to translate complex,...Nutrition Communication with the Nutrition Source
Based in the Department of Nutrition at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the Nutrition Source provides research-forward information about a wide range of nutrition topics. Its mission is to “help readers cut through nutrition confusion and misinformation and apply sound, evidence-based principles for healthy living.” Their resources use simple language and are...Concern for Neighbors Food Bank of Mountlake Terrace Donor and Usage Report
The Concern For Neighbors Food Bank serves about 200 households per week in the Mountlake Terrace, WA, area. While usage has been steadily increasing since 2021, donations have been decreasing. This project involved creating an infographic that visually depicts the organization’s donor and usage data from 2021 to 2024. It was used in a presentation...Next page