Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Master of Public Health
October 30, 2015
Strengthening Human Milk Banking Systems through an Integrated Approach: A Global Perspective
The provision of donor human milk has been shown to significantly reduce morbidity and mortality of vulnerable infants both in the US and globally and is recommended as the next best option when a mother’s own milk is unavailable. Scale-up of human milk banks has been hindered, however, by the absence of an appropriate model...Healthy Eating Strategies in Brown, Nicollet, Le Sueur, and Waseca Counties
The Minnesota counties of Brown, Nicollet, Le Sueur, and Waseca are home to over 105,000 individuals, and 29%-30% of adults living there are obese compared to 26% of all Minnesotans. Americans today spend almost half of their budgets on food away from the home compared to less than 25% in 1955. Healthy Together – a...August 21, 2015
Compliance With an Intense Dietary Intervention and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is considered to be one of the primary causes of premature illness and death in most countries, making the projected increase in prevalence a significant public health concern. A strong association between adiposity, diet, and both insulin resistance and beta-cell dysfunction has long been recognized. A randomized, controlled dietary intervention trial...SNAP-Based Incentives for Healthy Food Access: Comparing Socio-demographic Factors of SNAP Shoppers at Farmers Markets to SNAP Participants in Washington State
The proliferation of SNAP-based incentive programs (SBIPs) at farmers markets across the country stems from public health efforts to increase low-income individuals’ access to fresh fruits and vegetables, yet little is known about the participants who use them. The present study compared population-based census and federal program demographic data for SNAP participants’ demographic data collected...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
On December 1, 2011, San Francisco, CA became the first US city to pass the Healthy Food Incentives Ordinance, which prohibits fast food restaurants from giving away free toys or other incentives in combination with the purchase of a children’s meal unless it meets minimal nutrition criteria. Restaurants were given a year to comply with...December 12, 2014
Effects of State and Federal Legislation on a Sample of Local Public School District Wellness Policy Scores over Time
School district wellness policies (SDWP) may provide guidance to schools seeking to improve and maintain healthy learning environments throughout the United States. State and federal legislation and regulations influence the creation, maintenance, and revision of local SDWP. The objectives of this study were to examine the strength and comprehensiveness of local SDWP content categories, the...The Influence of Caregivers and Meal Decision Makers on the Nutritional Content of Fast Foods Purchased for Children
Fast food consumption has been shown to contribute to excess caloric intake and the development of obesity. Interventions that target key contributors to meal decisions have been suggested as a means for improving the foods that children select. Research suggests important points of intervention may be accompanying caregivers or meal decision makers. However, little is...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...Previous page Next page