Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Master of Public Health
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...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...Development of Healthy Lifestyle Changes Curriculum for Puget Sound Christian Clinic
The mission of the Puget Sound Christian Clinic is to “show Christ, the Great Physician, to the community of Puget Sound, Washington through a church-based health clinic for the medically underserved.” Their clinics in North Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Edmonds, Green Lake, Shoreline, and Snohomish provide healthcare free of charge to uninsured, low-income patients up to...August 22, 2014
Can School Lunches Deliver Better Nutrition Without Sacrificing Palatability? An Evaluation of Nutritional Adequacy of School Lunches in Urban Washington State
USDA’s National School Lunch Program (NSLP) was established in 1946 to deliver balanced nutrition for children at risk for under-nutrition; however, in recent years these same meals have been associated with over-nutrition and increased risk for childhood obesity. Changes to federal meal standards made in 2013 stand to improve the overall quality and nutritional adequacy...Previous page Next page