Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
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August 26, 2026
Validation of Pediatric Micronutrient Supplementation Regimen at Harborview Medical Center
Severe pediatric burn injuries result in significant metabolic stress, increasing nutritional requirements and the need for targeted micronutrient supplementation to support wound healing, immune function, and recovery. Although evidence-based supplementation recommendations are well established for adults, pediatric-specific guidance remains limited. This quality improvement project evaluated the effectiveness of Harborview Medical Center’s existing pediatric burn micronutrient...Electrolyte Management After Kidney Transplant in Cystinosis
Nephropathic cystinosis is a rare inherited lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations in the CTNS gene, resulting in the accumulation of cystine within lysosomes and progressive damage to multiple organ systems, particularly the kidneys. Renal Fanconi syndrome develops early in life, leading to significant urinary losses of electrolytes and nutrients, impaired growth, and eventual progression...Measuring Nutrition Risk Changes of Meals on Wheels & Community Dining Clients in the Greater Seattle Area
Sound Generations partners with dozens of community-based organizations and governmental entities strives to provide older adults in King County and the Greater Seattle area with accessible and inclusive services to support their changing needs. This project focused on Sound Generation’s food and nutrition-related programs: Meals on Wheels and Community Dining. Older adults can face numerous...March 19, 2026
Sports Nutrition for Adolescents: Evidence-Based Guidance on Nutrient Timing and Vegetarian Diets
Seattle-based registered dietitian Stephanie Magill founded Soccer Mom Nutrition as an online platform providing equitable access to sports nutrition education for adolescent athletes and their families. This project entailed developing a series of blog posts and social media materials focused on two key topics: nutrient timing and vegetarian athletes. The content aimed to translate complex,...Concern for Neighbors Food Bank of Mountlake Terrace Donor and Usage Report
The Concern For Neighbors Food Bank serves about 200 households per week in the Mountlake Terrace, WA, area. While usage has been steadily increasing since 2021, donations have been decreasing. This project involved creating an infographic that visually depicts the organization’s donor and usage data from 2021 to 2024. It was used in a presentation...Child Nutrition Policy 101 with FoodCorps: Educating Professionals on Federal and State Policy and their Role in Advocacy
FoodCorps is a national nonprofit with the mission to advance children’s health, nutrition, education, and well-being through food in school so that every child experiences the joy and power of food. They work through direct partnerships with schools and other nonprofits, community engagement, and policy and advocacy to advance their mission. This project was a...Milestones in Motion: Guiding Families Through Feeding
In partnership with the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “Milestones in Motion” was developed to help WIC nutritionists spot any signs of developmental delays during appointments with new parents. The deliverable for this project was a one-page resource to provide a timeline of developmental milestones related...November 26, 2025
Adding Raw Animal Proteins to K-12 School Scratch Cooking in Washington State
The overall goal of this project was to create a resource that supports the use of local raw animal proteins in school scratch cooking within Washington State. This goal was accomplished by: 1) researching best practices and requirements with using raw meats in school scratch cooking; 2) creating and conducting a Needs Assessment of Child...Impact of the Trump Administration on Youth Gender-Affirming Care in Seattle
This case study that documents the impact of the second Trump administration’s executive orders on youth gender-affirming care in Seattle, WA. This case study report serves as a record of anti-trans executive orders, impacts on gender-affirming care and other trans rights, and the response from stakeholders: government officials, healthcare systems, and members of the community....WSDA Farm to School (F2S) Metrics and Reporting
This project focused on farm to school (F2S) metrics and evaluation methods to assist the WSDA F2S team in tracking and communicating changes in local food procurement. Methods of data collection, such as reporting mechanisms, timing, and type of collection, were also analyzed and reported out to the team. First, a literature review of existing...Previous page Next page