Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Master of Public Health
December 19, 2023
A Taste of the Season: Creating Community Nutrition Education Materials for Seattle’s Refugee and Immigrant Seniors
In partnership with registered dietitians at Tilth Alliance, created culturally tailored nutrition education materials for an in-season vegetable (Swiss Chard) and presented the materials to refugee and immigrant seniors at community centers in Seattle, Washington. Community Partner: Tilth Alliance
Food Security & Sovereignty in Alaska Native Communities
Conducted a literature review exploring papers that document food security and health in Alaska Native communities as well as how agriculture grants and programs do or don’t align with Alaska Native needs and goals around food security. Findings from literature review supported ongoing work to a report on Food Security and Sovereignty in Alaska Native…
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Educational Toolkit
The FFVP toolkit will serve as a complementary nutrition education resource for staff, teachers, students, and parents at participating Seattle public schools. It is a compilation of materials that include lesson plans, videos, in-class activities, produce factsheets, and shopping guides for each FFVP produce item served in the 2023-2024 school year. Community Partner: City of…
November 30, 2023
NutriNavigator
Worked with the Pike Place Market Foundation to develop NutriNavigator, a lesson plan and digital map, for 6th grade students to gain a deeper understanding of the nutritional value of diverse foods commonly found in a farmer’s market. The students will use the map as they explore what a farmer’s market is and learn the…
The Basics of Nutrition for Cancer Prevention: A Guide for Patient Populations and Partners Affiliated with the American Cancer Society
Created a concise and informative handout presenting practical and evidence-based information promoting healthy eating habits to individuals with cancer so they – or those caring for them – can make informed choices about their nutrition. The guide will be distributed by the American Cancer Society to their patient population and partners through various channels, including…
November 8, 2023
Lauren Perkins
What influenced you to pursue a graduate degree in nutritional sciences? I was a really picky eater growing up and I always felt left out of the cool kids’ club. What was it about food that everyone liked so much? Why was it so blasphemous that I didn’t like a lot of foods other people…
November 2, 2023
Cecilia Msogoya
What influenced you to pursue a graduate degree in nutritional sciences? I have always been acutely aware of the pressing triple burden of malnutrition around me, particularly in Tanzania, as well as in other low- or middle-income countries (LMIC). This awareness and firsthand experience ignited a desire to not only understand but also address these…
Christina Lin
What influenced you to pursue a graduate degree in nutritional sciences? I became interested in nutrition at an early age. When I was young, my father, an oncologist, would frequently explain to me how fat clogs up arteries, how meats with nitrites could cause cancer, and why fried foods should be avoided. These discussions at…
Kimberly Siu
What influenced you to pursue a graduate degree in nutritional sciences? From my undergraduate education in human physiology and public health and my research focus in nutrition, I understood how crucial proper nutrition is to health, but also how difficult proper nutrition is to achieve due to numerous systemic barriers. I was confident that a…
October 10, 2023
Pediatrician Survey: Assessment of Feeding Difficulties in Primary Care
Pediatricians in Washington state tend to delay referring children for assistance with feeding difficulties, compounded by long wait lists for this needed support. There is now an effort to create an improved, three-tier approach in the state to decrease the amount of time children and families spend waiting for feeding difficulty assistance, which includes: increasing…
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