Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
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June 15, 2017
School Lunch Entree Components Before and After Implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010: A Secondary Data Analysis
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) 2010 updated standards to increase the quality and quantity of healthy items offered to students. Since HHFKA implementation, studies have focused primarily on fruit and vegetable selection and consumption, nutrient quality of whole meals, and plate waste. The goal of this study was to complete existing descriptions of the…
Changes in Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations from Child Participation in Bicycle Trains for Commuting to and from School
Active commuting to school (ACS) is associated with increased physical activity and lowered risk of obesity. In observational studies, ACS was associated with child self-efficacy, parent self-efficacy and parent outcome expectations, although few experiments have assessed changes in these behavioral constructs. This study examined the effects of a bicycle train intervention on child self-efficacy, parent…
A Qualitative Study of U.S. Food Waste Programs and Activities at the State and Local Level
In the United States, 40 percent of all food intended for human consumption is lost or wasted. This has economic, environmental, and social consequences that justify the involvement of public agencies. Although there have been actions taken by public agencies across the country to address the issue of food waste, little is known about how…
Association of Whole Grain Intake with Diabetes and Subclinical CVD in the Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis: A Sensitivity Analysis
A dietary pattern that includes whole grains is widely believed to provide numerous health benefits, such as a reduction in chronic disease risk factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and subclinical markers of cardiovascular disease. A paper in 2007 by Lutsey et al. looked at the relationship between whole grains and CVD biomarkers. The results of…
Player-Reported Fluid Intake and Measured Hydration Status in NCAA Division I Football Players During Fall Training Camp
Hydration is critical to the health and sports performance of athletes. Position statements from the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics include recommendations for adequate fluid intake to prevent dehydration. Dehydration is associated with physiologic changes, including increased core body temperature and heart rate…
Examining Food Procurement Characteristics in Washington State Child Care Settings
Early care and education (ECE) settings serve as primary eating environments for young children. Approximately 60% of U.S. children aged 5 years old and under are enrolled in some form of ECE and receive up to two-thirds of their daily nutrition in these settings. Many factors impact nutrition in ECE settings. While most studies have…
May 12, 2017
Development of Nutrition and Eating Disorder Resources/Handouts for University of Washington Sororities
March 31, 2017
Self-Reported Perceptions and Practices of University Students Who Adhere to Special Restrictive Diets: A Pilot Study
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends consuming a variety of foods from each of the major food groups to support a healthy diet. However, usage of special restrictive diets that exclude specific foods or food groups appears to be common. Some studies suggest restrictive diets may have negative nutritional, monetary, and psycho-social ramifications. Given these…
December 16, 2016
An Analysis of the Adoption and Implementation of Breastfeeding Policies in Washington State Clinics
The benefits of breastfeeding for the mother-infant dyad and broader society are well documented. While U.S. breastfeeding initiation rates have improved over the past decade, rates for exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding duration remain low, particularly for families from communities of color, low income households, and rural regions. Given the social and environmental barriers many families…
Increasing Farmers Market Access among Low-Income Shoppers in Washington State: Understanding the Role of Peer-to-Peer Programs
Many Americans are not consuming adequate amounts of fruit and vegetables. In 2013, only 13% ofUnited States residents consumed the recommended one and one-half to two cups of fruit each dayand only nine percent were meeting the recommendations to consume two to three cups of vegetablesper day. Low-income individuals are less likely to consume the…
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