RDN Training

August 14, 2024

Nutrient Drug Interaction Probability Scale (NDIPS): An External Validation

This project was the final stage of a larger endeavor in testing a new clinical assessment tool to assess the probability of drug-nutrient interactions with the aim of developing a personalized healthcare model when detecting and managing drug nutrient interactions. To assess how well different healthcare professionals would interpret and use the tool in practice,…

August 12, 2024

Medical Nutrition Therapy in Post-Stroke Neurocritical Care: A Case Study

This project examined the application of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in neurocritical care following a case of stroke with subarachnoid hemorrhage. While nutrition care in this population remains a developing field, this case study establishes support for the critical role of early, high protein enteral nutrition in weight preservation and malnutrition prevention over an extended…

August 6, 2024

Improving Nutrition Discharge Education for Caregivers of Adolescents with Eating Disorders at Seattle Children’s Hospital

A quality improvement project was conducted to update Seattle Children’s nutrition discharge education materials for caregivers of eating disorder patients. This involved conducting interviews with RDs to determine possible areas of improvement, and providing education, cultural relevance, and health literacy. Final deliverables included a YouTube video presentation for families highlighting key components of the refeeding…

August 2, 2024

Exploring the Future of Sustainable Foods through Nova Classification of Upcycled Certified Products

This thesis project aims to identify the ways in which products that have received Upcycled Food certification contribute nutritionally to the greater American food supply, and whether these products are consistent with dietary recommendations and U.N. Sustainable Development Goals surrounding reductions in food waste and food loss. To the best of our knowledge, Upcycled Certified…

August 1, 2024

Pediatric Medical Nutrition Therapy for Comorbid Type 1 Diabetes and Eating Disorders

This project explored the overlap of type 1 diabetes and eating disorders, a relatively new area of research, with an emphasis on pediatric populations. The project consisted of a literature review, a case study, a discussion of the complexity involved with managing these conditions simultaneously, and recommendations for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in the absence…

July 31, 2024

Chrononutrition and Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes: A Case Study

A case study and report on a patient with type 2 diabetes and multiple comorbidities. The patient was not meeting his blood glucose goals and saw the RD/CDCES to discuss dietary methods to improve his glucose. With a few dietary recommendations and the continued use of a continuous glucose monitor, the patient saw improved glycemic…

June 25, 2024

Creation of Culturally Tailored and Bilingual Diabetes Nutrition Calendars for EthnoMed

This public health practicum project focused on the intersection of nutrition education and public health for immigrant and refugee communities in the greater Seattle area. Calendars with culturally sensitive and inclusive content were created in collaboration with the team of caseworkers/cultural mediators (CCMs) at EthnoMed, whose mission is to promote cross-cultural practice by offering culturally-tailored…

The Pre-Survey Data Analysis of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Field to Family Produce Incentive Program in Ventura County, California

Ventura County (VC), California, is a demographically diverse community consisting of Hispanic/Latinx (44.66%), Asian (7.62%), Black/African American (2.07%), and American Indian/Alaskan Native (1.05%) residents. Despite agriculture being the principal economic driver for VC, limited access to sustainable and affordable sources of fresh fruits and vegetables remains a persistent barrier for low-income families to provide their…

Promoting Accessibility in WA SNAP-Ed Contract Funding for Tribal Organizations

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) is a federally funded grant program that provides nutrition education and promotes health for eligible individuals through supporting healthy food choices and physical activity in line with Dietary Guidelines for Americans and making policy, systems, and environmental changes. Washington state’s SNAP-Ed goals are developed based on a statewide needs…

Designing and Delivering Weight-Inclusive Care Training for Medical Residents at Seattle Children’s Hospital

Weight bias refers to the negative attitudes, stereotypes, and discrimination from being at a higher body weight. Experiencing weight bias is harmful to physical and psychosocial health, especially among vulnerable pediatric populations. Medical providers are common perpetrators of weight bias, frequently recommending weight loss based on the body mass index (BMI), which is supported by…

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