Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health

Master of Science


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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Post-discharge Lactation Support for Mothers of Infants Who Discharged from a NICU: Recommendations for Seattle Children’s Hospital’s NICU Guidelines

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Creating Culturally Appropriate Educational Content: Coping with an Eating Disorder During Ramadan

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Feeding in the Setting of Serosal Tear Repair and Small Bowel Obstruction

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Eating Disorder Screening Across Disciplines in the SCH Adolescent Medicine Clinic

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August 5, 2020

Erin McDonnell

Erin McDonnellWhy did you choose UW? UW has one of the best coordinated dietetics programs on the west coast. Not only does the program prioritize bringing in master’s students from a wide variety of backgrounds, it is also known for its strong focus on clinical dietetics. For me, both of these priorities hit the mark. I...

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