RDN Training

August 31, 2017

Exploration of Learning Goals and Learning Outcomes in Two Community Kitchens in Seattle

Community kitchens (CK) are associated with increases in nutrition knowledge, cooking skills, social support, self-efficacy, empowerment, and food security. While interconnected functions of CK have been explored, a distinct paucity of published studies remains, especially in the US, and little is known on CK in the context of job training. The aims of this study…

Farmers Market Use and Perceived Barriers to Farmers Market Access Among SNAP Recipients in Washington State

Activities are underway in Washington State to increase access to farmers markets for SNAP and SNAP-eligible participants. A variety of stakeholders are involved in implementing activities to make farmers markets more accessible. These include addressing the economic, environmental, and social barriers. However, these activities are not necessarily in-line with the actual barriers, as stated by…

A Qualitative Study on the Development and Adoption of the First State-Wide Comprehensive Food Service Guidelines for Improving the Health and Productivity of State Employees

In 2013, Washington State became the first to adopt state-wide comprehensive food service guidelines to increase the availability of healthy food and beverages sold to state employees and served to state institutionalized populations. The food service guidelines are a component of the worksite wellness policy titled Executive Order 13-06: “Improving the Health and Productivity of…

June 15, 2017

Characteristics of Bariatric Patients on Home Parenteral Nutrition

Corresponding to rising obesity rates, bariatric surgery is becoming a common intervention for obesity. Due to surgical or nutritional complications, some bariatric surgery patients may end up requiring nutritional support in the form of parental nutrition (PN). Historically, PN has been utilized by patients with intestinal failure to increase energy intake for weight gain or…

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…

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