Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Master of Public Health
June 15, 2017
Changes in Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations from Child Participation in Bicycle Trains for Commuting to and from School
Active commuting to school (ACS) is associated with increased physical activity and lowered risk of obesity. In observational studies, ACS was associated with child self-efficacy, parent self-efficacy and parent outcome expectations, although few experiments have assessed changes in these behavioral constructs. This study examined the effects of a bicycle train intervention on child self-efficacy, parent...A Qualitative Study of U.S. Food Waste Programs and Activities at the State and Local Level
In the United States, 40 percent of all food intended for human consumption is lost or wasted. This has economic, environmental, and social consequences that justify the involvement of public agencies. Although there have been actions taken by public agencies across the country to address the issue of food waste, little is known about how...Examining Food Procurement Characteristics in Washington State Child Care Settings
Early care and education (ECE) settings serve as primary eating environments for young children. Approximately 60% of U.S. children aged 5 years old and under are enrolled in some form of ECE and receive up to two-thirds of their daily nutrition in these settings. Many factors impact nutrition in ECE settings. While most studies have...May 12, 2017
Development of Nutrition and Eating Disorder Resources/Handouts for University of Washington Sororities
April 28, 2017
Understanding Barriers to Accessibility in Washington State Farmers Markets
Presented March 9, 2017. This project was completed in the course NUTR 531: Public Health Nutrition.March 31, 2017
Assessing Sodium Content of Foods in Two Seattle-King County Food Banks
The emergency food system is an increasingly important source of food for food insecure households. Meanwhile, there is growing concern among food banks, food bank clients, and public health officials in regard to the quality of foods offered in food banks and whether they support the dietary needs of low-income populations. As agencies begin to...December 16, 2016
An Analysis of the Adoption and Implementation of Breastfeeding Policies in Washington State Clinics
The benefits of breastfeeding for the mother-infant dyad and broader society are well documented. While U.S. breastfeeding initiation rates have improved over the past decade, rates for exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding duration remain low, particularly for families from communities of color, low income households, and rural regions. Given the social and environmental barriers many families...Increasing Farmers Market Access among Low-Income Shoppers in Washington State: Understanding the Role of Peer-to-Peer Programs
Many Americans are not consuming adequate amounts of fruit and vegetables. In 2013, only 13% ofUnited States residents consumed the recommended one and one-half to two cups of fruit each dayand only nine percent were meeting the recommendations to consume two to three cups of vegetablesper day. Low-income individuals are less likely to consume the...Exploring Factors that Influence Adoption and Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in Washington State
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global initiative that is impacted by local context and systems. Research shows that BFHI has a positive impact on breastfeeding initiation and duration, however, there is limited adoption and implementation of BFHI. Despite several years of federal and state support, only five of 60 hospitals in Washington state...October 30, 2016
Developing A Culturally Relevant Diabetes Education Tool for An Ethiopian Patient Population
EthnoMed.org is a program of Harborview Medical Center and serves as an online hub for information about cultural beliefs and health issues pertinent to refugees and immigrants in Seattle. The target audience is clinicians working with refugee and immigrant communities with the goal of bridging cultural and language barriers occurring during clinical care. EthnoMed.org counts...Previous page Next page