Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health

Master of Public Health


September 3, 2021

Developing a Nutrition Education Curriculum for a Diverse Population of Older Adults at Bellwether Housing

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Developing a Nutrition Education Curriculum for a Diverse Population of Older Adults at Bellwether Housing

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Examination of Early Learning Mealtime Best Practices: Opportunities and Challenges for Specialized Responsive Feeding Practices

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August 18, 2021

Jessa Engelken

Jessa EngelkenWhat influenced you to pursue a degree in nutritional sciences? I was exposed to nutritional sciences when I studied Health and Human Physiology at the University of Iowa. I had an advisor who was a Registered Dietitian. I also worked as a substitute teacher and really enjoyed working with children and families. I thought that...

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August 11, 2021

Understanding Employer Perceptions and Implementation of Nutrition

Workplace health promotion (WHP) can be utilized to engage a large and diverse range of employees in health intervention. Connect to Wellness, a WHP for small to midsized employers, was created by the HPRC in partnership with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to address capacity and infrastructure barriers to WHP implementation. This project focused...

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August 10, 2021

Supporting Early Learning Provider Wellness and Healthy Relationship with Food

The Healthy Eating and Active Living team (HEAL) at the Washington State Department of Health sought to determine effective ways to support early learning provider wellness and relationships with food. Providers’ perception of their weight status, health, and relationship with food play a role in how they feed and talk with children about eating. The...

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June 16, 2021

Recipe Resources for a Virtual Camp Leo

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Investigating Demographic Characteristics Associated with Reporting Changes in Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption

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Developing a Family Meal Guide for Bellwether Housing

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Creating Culturally Appropriate Nutrition Resources for Vietnamese and Somalian Residents of Bellwether Housing

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