Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
RDN Training
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…
Exploring Factors that Influence Adoption and Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in Washington State
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global initiative that is impacted by local context and systems. Research shows that BFHI has a positive impact on breastfeeding initiation and duration, however, there is limited adoption and implementation of BFHI. Despite several years of federal and state support, only five of 60 hospitals in Washington state…
Diet and Adipose Tissue Inflammation
Adipose tissue inflammation is a possible link between obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. In obesity adipose tissue macrophages (ATMs) are thought to undergo a phenotypic switch to a pro-inflammatory state resulting in chronic low-grade inflammation that is correlated with insulin resistance. The mechanism producing this phenotypic switch is unclear. This pilot study seeks to…
Eating Perceptions of University Students Who Are Following a Special Restrictive Diet: The Food and Health Survey
Many consumers follow food restrictions, sometimes based on unregulated sources of information. The goal of this study was to evaluate the eating perceptions of university students who are following a restrictive diet.
October 31, 2016
Intestinal Dysmotility Resulting in Ileorectal Anastomosis: A Nutrition Case Study
A Case Study of Non-Pharmacologically Treated Type II Diabetes
A Summary on the Current Research Surrounding Updated 2016 ASPEN Guidelines on the Usage of Probiotics in Severe Acute Pancreatitis in the Critical Care Setting
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