Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
RDN Training
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...November 5, 2020
Lauren Sawyer
This profile was originally published in 2020. Learn more about what Lauren is doing now in a more recent alumni spotlight published in 2022. Why did you choose UW? I chose UW for many reasons, but primarily because it is one of the few programs that offer the ability to complete a Master of Public...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...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...Exploring Barriers and Facilitators of Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Program Adoption in Washington State Farmers Markets: A Mixed-Methods Analysis
Existing research has illustrated the economic, social, and health impacts of farmers market Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) match incentive programs and identified key barriers and facilitators of both shopper and market incentive program participation. Few studies have quantified longitudinal patterns in program participation while exploring the impact of markets’ economic, geographic, and organizational characteristics...“This Program is a Make or Break Scenario for Me:” A Qualitative Study on Participant Perceptions of a Grocery Store Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Program
Complete Eats Rx is a USDA-funded fruit and vegetable prescription program that is designed to incentivize fruit and vegetable consumption among SNAP recipients via $10 vouchers to purchase fruits and vegetables at a mid-price large scale grocery chain in Washington State. By understanding participant experiences with the Complete Eats Rx program in the context of...Defining Food Systems Diplomacy
A narrative and evaluative framework that covers multi-sector negotiations that influence the functioning of the food system can be conceptualized as Food Systems Diplomacy. Historically, multi-sector negotiations related to food have been connected with the production and movement of raw food goods, general food production, and food trade. These negotiations and agreements have prioritized economic...Interprofessional Perceptions of Dental Providers’ Engagement in Childhood Obesity Prevention
Pediatric dental professionals offer basic dietary guidance on the prevention of dental caries; however, there has been a public health call to action for further engagement in childhood obesity prevention. This cross-sectional study explored how registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and primary care providers (PCPs) perceive the initiation of weight-, nutrition-, and health-related conversations in a...Previous page Next page