Master of Public Health

August 21, 2015

Compliance with an Intense Dietary Intervention and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

SNAP-Based Incentives for Healthy Food Access: Comparing Socio-demographic Factors of SNAP Shoppers at Farmers Markets to SNAP Participants in Washington State

April 30, 2015

Time for Lunch at School

This project was completed in the course NUTR 531: Public Health Nutrition.

March 20, 2015

Restaurant Response to the San Francisco Toy Ordinance: Changes in Toy Marketing and Children’s Menu Options

December 12, 2014

Effects of State and Federal Legislation on a Sample of Local Public School District Wellness Policy Scores over Time

The Influence of Caregivers and Meal Decision Makers on the Nutritional Content of Fast Foods Purchased for Children

October 30, 2014

Promising Strategies for Improving Participation in Physical Activity in King County

Environments that promote physical inactivity, poor nutrition, and stress contribute to rising rates of obesity and other chronic conditions. Thirty-one percent of King County adults and 78% of King County students grade 6, 8, 10, and 12 do not meet the national recommendations for physical activity (PA). Adults living in South King County, adults with…

Process-Driven Policy Mapping: Farm to Fork in King County

A vibrant local food system creates and supports a healthy food supply, including fresh produce, for people in King County. The Local Farms and Food Roundtable was convened by the City of Seattle, Public Health Seattle & King County, and Pike Place Market in November 2013, and charged with 1) exploring ways to strengthen three…

Food Program Needs Assessment for the Garfield Teen Life Center

Garfield Teen Life Center (GTLC) is a teen focused community center of Seattle Parks and Recreation located in the Central District of Seattle, Washington. This project engaged diverse inner-city teen life center’s participants to describe perceived needs, knowledge, and beliefs about food & nutrition. Strong standing relationship between the nutritionist at Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic…

Recommendations of Effective Strategies for Reducing Consumption and Availability of Sugary Drinks in Seattle/King County

Sugary drinks are the largest contributor of calories and added sugars to the US diet. In King County, approximately 54% of adults and one in five youth are overweight or obese. Among high school students, daily consumption of at least one soda is highest among American Indian/Alaskan Native youth (40%), Hispanic/Latino youth (39%), Native Hawaiian/Pacific…

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