Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
RDN Training
April 7, 2020
An Examination of Sleep Pattern Characteristics and Healthy Eating Index Scores Among Students in Circadian Biology Class
Sleep restriction and circadian misalignment are associated with increased risk of chronic disease, as is poor dietary quality. College students are at risk for developing restricted, irregular sleep and poor dietary habits. This study sought to determine whether sleep duration, social jetlag, and chronotype are associated with dietary quality in third- and fourth-year college students...The Impact of Low-Fat and Full-Fat Dairy on Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a widely prevalent chronic condition. There is evidence to suggest an association between dairy consumption and symptoms of GERD, even though this is inconsistent and mostly based on observational studies. High dietary fat intake is also associated with symptoms of GERD; however, the current literature does not distinguish between different...February 24, 2020
Meredith Blumenthal
Why did you choose UW? I had a really great experience at UW during my undergraduate studies. When I decided to study nutrition, I spoke with several past students who highly recommended the nutrition graduate program. I also loved that UW was one of the few graduate programs to offer a coordinated Master of Science...November 14, 2019
Low-Income Workers’ Perceptions of Wages, Food Acquisition, and Wellbeing
Seattle’s Minimum Wage Ordinance went into effect in 2015 with a schedule to increase the minimum wage to $15/hour. Previous studies have demonstrated an association between increased economic resources and improvements in food security and health. Higher wages could theoretically be used to purchase food, but could also result in losses to public assistance. The...A Systematic Review Characterizing Farm Direct Marketing Challenges, Strategies, and Opportunities
In response to growing demand for local food, direct marketing has grown markedly over the past thirty years but continues to make up a small percentage of farm sales in the United States. We aimed to perform a systematic review to understand the current state of direct marketing in the United States and identify common...Helping Without Harming: Exploring the Current State of External Child and Adolescent Wellness Programs
There is no standardized approach to care for adolescents referred to clinical wellness programs for the purpose of weight management. This makes the care process for adolescents referred to these programs vulnerable to interventions that cause more harm than the intended benefits of weight management and negatively contributes to broader public health. For these reasons,...Challenges and Opportunities of School Meal Programs in Five South King County School Districts
This project assists Public Health – Seattle & King County in their work towards developing a school food program that grows the local food economy while reducing hunger among youth in King County school districts. This project was completed as part of NUTR 596: Nutrition Practice Capstone.November 13, 2019
WA State Feeding Teams: A Needs Assessment Identifying Strengths and Barriers to Utilizing the Registered Dietitian
Approximately 25-35% of typically developing children experience feeding/swallowing difficulties. This number jumps to 80% in children with neurodevelopmental delays. Many of these children receive or would benefit from intensive feeding therapy. An interdisciplinary approach to treating severe feeding disorders is needed to improve quality of life for the child. However, until recently, a universal definition...Feeding in the Setting of Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonates with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) has improved mortality and decreased neurologic disability in neonates with HIE. While TH has become routine in NICU’s globally, there is no consensus the optimal nutrition support method during cooling.October 31, 2019
Promoting Positive Body Image on College Campuses: Body Positive Week at Seattle Pacific University
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