Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Master of Science
January 21, 2021
Dani Ladyka
This profile was originally published in 2021. Learn more about what Dani is doing now in a more recent alumni spotlight published in 2022. What influenced you to pursue a degree in nutrition sciences? I took a bit of a winding road to nutrition. As an undergrad at UW working toward my bachelor’s degree, my…
September 2, 2020
The Effect of Diets Rich in Low-Fat or Full-Fat Dairy Foods on Insulin Sensitivity: The Influence of Other Dietary Factors
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a public health threat that jeopardizes the health of current and future generations in the United States. Reduced insulin sensitivity, also called insulin resistance, is a major contributing factor in the development of glucose intolerance and T2DM. Insulin sensitivity is impacted by numerous dietary and non-dietary factors. In dietary…
Participant Perceptions on a Fitbit and Facebook Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study
Among cancer survivors, physical activity (PA) is associated with reductions in cancer recurrence, morbidity, and mortality. Most adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors do not attain adequate PA. Digital modalities, specifically wearable activity monitors with a paired mobile application (app) and private social media group for support offer a promising approach for promoting PA among…
Diet Quality and Food Additive Exposure in Children with and without Celiac Disease
Treatment of celiac disease (CeD) requires adherence to a gluten-free (GF) diet, a restriction that affects food choices and impacts dietary patterns. Pre-clinical research suggests that certain food additives may contribute to ongoing mucosal damage, including increased intestinal permeability and inflammation. The purpose of this study was to quantify the frequency of food additive exposure…
The Effect of Eating Frequency on Sleep Quality Among Healthy Adults: A Component of The Frequency of Eating and Satiety Hormones (FRESH) Study
The relationship between sleep and health have been well documented, with scientific evidence supporting a positive association between high quality of sleep and health-related outcomes. Given the importance of sleep, the current paper explores the possible ways to improve sleep quality through eating frequency (EF). Data were provided by the Frequency of Eating and Satiety…
Patient Perspectives on Nutrition Providers’ Phenotypes and Attitudes About Weight During Treatment for Atypical Anorexia Nervosa
The relationship between sleep and health have been well documented, with scientific evidence supporting a positive association between high quality of sleep and health-related outcomes. Given the importance of sleep, the current paper explores the possible ways to improve sleep quality through eating frequency (EF). Data were provided by the Frequency of Eating and Satiety…
Post-discharge Lactation Support for Mothers of Infants Who Discharged from a NICU: Recommendations for Seattle Children’s Hospital’s NICU Guidelines
Creating Culturally Appropriate Educational Content: Coping with an Eating Disorder During Ramadan
Feeding in the Setting of Serosal Tear Repair and Small Bowel Obstruction
Eating Disorder Screening Across Disciplines in the SCH Adolescent Medicine Clinic
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