RDN Training

June 27, 2023

Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Accessibility Pilot Project: Supporting Farm Vendors

To make SNAP incentive programs more accessible and equitable and to reduce the stigma of using SNAP incentives, the Washington State Departments of Health and Social and Human Services have partnered to pilot a program called Produce Rewards. This program will integrate fruit and vegetable incentives onto the SNAP EBT card, allowing SNAP users to…

June 26, 2023

Katie McConaughy

What influenced you to pursue a graduate degree in nutritional sciences? Dietetics is a second career for me. Before entering the program, I was working as a CPA at a primary care start-up. Working with this company, my eyes were opened to the role of high-quality diets and access to good nutrition in health outcomes. …

An Exploration of a WIC Staffing Model Allowing Intermediate Nutrition Risk Appointments to Be Completed by Bachelor-Level Nutrition Consultants

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) requested an examination of WIC staffing models in all US states to determine the feasibility of allowing bachelors-level nutritionists to perform intermediate nutrition risk appointments rather than registered dietitians (RD.) This project aimed to address WIC staffing shortages and their lack of access to RDs, particularly in rural…

June 15, 2023

Nutrition Training Outreach to RDNs in Under-Resourced WA Counties

The Washington State Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Nutrition Network aims to improve access to evidence-based nutrition care for the organization and their families by providing free, specialized training and continuing education to registered dietitians (RDNs) in Washington. This project aimed to identify RDNs in under-resourced Washington state counties interested in participating…

June 12, 2023

Coaches Reference: Eating Disorders and Amateur Cycling – Context, Red Flags, and Resources

Created a website to provide stage cycling coaches with supportive nutrition information for their athletes. Includes detailed nutrition guides, research about athletes and eating behaviors, and counseling on how to speak to athletes about eating disorders. Community Partner: Personal Alignment Coaching

Connecting Columbia City Families with Nutritional Resources and Produce: Back-to-School Nutrition Night and Farmers Market Scavenger Hunt

Developed informational resources for parents and facilitated a “farm food treasure hunt” at the Columbia City Neighborhood Farmers Market Back-to-School Nutrition Night event. Community Partner: Neighborhood Farmers Market Association

Providing a CACFP-Supportive “Snack Cheat Sheet” for the Dale Turner Family YMCA

Worked with the YMCA to create a snack “cheat sheet” adhering to the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. Community Partner: Dale Turner Family YMCA

SCH Celiac Disease Program: Assessing Equity & Strengthening Resources

Completed a needs assessment of the program to learn how it could be more equitable for family participants. Provided an enhanced Celiac Program resource guide and updated patient enrollment listing, prepared a comparison map revealing mismatches in resources and patient location, designed a patient needs survey, and gave a final presentation to program staff with…

June 9, 2023

Providing Medically Tailored Meals to Older Adults with Sound Generations’ Meals on Wheels

Sound Generations works to address the unique needs of the aging community in King County, Washington, by connecting older adults to community resources and providing food security, transportation, health and wellness, and assistance services. The organization’s Meals on Wheels (MOW) service targets the issue of food insecurity by delivering nutritious meals to residents aged 60…

Nutrition Education with Hunger Intervention Program

Partnered with Hunger Intervention Program and their mission to increase food security for underserved populations in North King County to provide nutrition education and cooking demonstrations to children and adults at schools, farmers markets, and cafes. Community Partner: Hunger Intervention Program

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