Research & Practice
Student Projects
Master's Thesis
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Exploring the Future of Sustainable Foods through Nova Classification of Upcycled Certified Products
This thesis project aims to identify the ways in which products that have received Upcycled Food certification contribute nutritionally to the greater American food supply, and whether these products are
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Irene Yoon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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The Association Between Eating Competence and Daily Hassles and Uplifts of Eating Location in Undergraduate University Students
The study sought to investigate the association between the daily hassles and uplifts related to eating location and eating competence (EC), and whether socio-demographics impact this association. Using the
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Aimee Allen
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Determinants of Indigenous Diet Quality and Their Association With Inflammation and Biological Age in the NHLBI Strong Heart Family Study
This thesis analyzed dietary and health marker data from Indigenous tribes in the NHLBI Strong Heart Family Study to assess for associations between diet quality, inflammation, and biological age. The thesis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jocelyn Naide
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Nutrient Drug Interaction Probability Scale (NDIPS): A Creation and Validation Process
This thesis project involved the creation of a screening tool to assess the probability of drug-nutrient interactions. Additionally, a set of internal and external trials were set in place to validate the
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Paola Maria Bregni Ibarra
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Accessibility to WIC-Authorized Ethnic Food Stores in Washington State: Implications for Serving the Needs of Immigrant WIC-Eligible Populations
The Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is one of the federal nutrition assistance programs that safeguards food security among immigrant and refugee families. At least 20% of
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kana Ogaki
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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A Qualitative Exploration of Food Tourism as a Lever for Food Systems Transformation
Using qualitative research methods, food tourism stakeholders were interviewed to understand their perspectives on (1) a growing interest amongst the public in food tourism and (2) the intersection of food
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lauren Perkins
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
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Drivers Influencing Animal Wellbeing and Environmental Stewardship Decision-Making Among U.S. Animal Producers: A Qualitative Analysis
Using Q-methodology and qualitative methods, this study examined the drivers and tradeoffs of priorities regarding animal wellbeing and environmental stewardship among 35 U.S. beef, pork, and broiler
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Mary Fudge
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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A Scoping Review of Consumer Perceptions of Meat Sustainability: A Focus on Animal Welfare and Environmental Impact
Addressing the rising consumer concerns over meat’s sustainability, this thesis aimed to conduct a detailed scoping review to map out over a decade of research on consumer perceptions of meat’s
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Cecilia Msogoya
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2024
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Exploring the Relationship between Dietary Supplement Use and Serum Biomarkers Among Postmenopausal Women in a Controlled Feeding Study
Utilized data from a controlled feeding study conducted in the Seattle area among postmenopausal women of the Women’s Health Initiative, a large cohort study, in order to assess the association between
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Hannah Baillie
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2024
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Using Non-Linear, Machine Learning Methodology to Assess the Potential Metabolomic-Based Biomarkers of Total Fat and Percentage Fat Intake Using a Controlled Feeding Study
Understanding and identifying objective dietary biomarkers is a crucial component of nutrition research today. By investigating the relationship between biomarker profiles and dietary intake using machine
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Caroline Lea Nondin
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2023
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Effect of Cocoa Extract Supplementation on Mental Health and Risk of Incident Late-Life Depression: A Secondary Analysis of the COSMOS Trial
A secondary analysis of the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) Trial investigating the effects of cocoa extract supplementation on subjective mental health and incident late-life
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Daniel Beery
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2023
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Nutrient-Rich Foods in Western African Food Supply: Applying Nutrient Profiling Models to the FAO Food Composition Table for Western Africa (WAFCT 2019)
This study aimed to adapt and apply nutrient profiling models to the FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Table for Western Africa (WAFCT 2019) to identify locally available nutrient-dense foods across different food
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jonathan Lara-Arevalo
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
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Characterizing Burnout Among U.S. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory
This study examines the prevalence of burnout in Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) and characterizes it across demographic and work-related
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Si Bui
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
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Is a Traditional Mexican Diet Better Suited for Mexican-Descent Women?
This study evaluates whether the the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including the USDA-provided Spanish translation, are effective for adopting and maintaining a healthy diet aimed at improving health
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Norma Garfias Avila
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2022
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Farm System Resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey-Based Analysis of Impacts and Adaptations among Farmers in Washington State
This survey analysis attempts to identify how impacts and adaptations of the COVID-19 pandemic varied amongst farms in WA state based on specific resilience characteristics: robustness, adaptability and
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Anna Fogel
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Healthy Food, As Told by TikTok: A Thematic Analysis of the Most Liked #healthyrecipes on TikTok
Thematic analysis revealed that the most popular TikTok creators of “healthy” recipes characterize healthy food as some combination of utilizing practical skills to maintain a home cooking routine,
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kaitlin Sandberg
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Effect of Low vs High Eating Frequency on Perceived Appetite, Plasma Appetite Hormones, and Appetite Relationships: A Component of the Frequency of Eating and Satiety Hormones (FRESH) Study
This study concludes that three versus six eating frequencies per day did not have an independent effect on appetite measures through a randomized cross-over trial that controlled for various factors,
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Trey Lee (Jerry) Hill
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Insights from Washington’s COVID-19 Response: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of WIC Remote Services and Expanded Food Options Using the Re-aim Framework
This study assesses the reach and effectiveness of the COVID-19-programmatic changes instituted by Washington State WIC; the processes, facilitators, and challenges involved in their implementation; and
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Evelyn Morris
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Changes in Eating Habits Among Eating Competent and Non-Eating Competent College Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Recent research reveals that eating context, as well as underlying stress, were the primary drivers of changes in eating habits experienced by U.S. undergraduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jennifer Dearden
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Eating Competence and Gender Identity Are Significantly Associated with Weight-And-Body Shame-And-Guilt, Eating Concerns, and Weight Satisfaction in Undergraduate Students
This study, which surveyed a large sample of undergraduates at the University of Washington, determined that eating competence and gender identity are significantly associated with: weight-and-body
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kaitlin Benjamin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
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Disordered Eating and Eating Competence in Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Based on Symptom Severity
This study seeks to assess the frequency at which disordered eating impacts patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), evaluate the level of Eating Competence (EC) among patients with IBS, and determine
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kate Evans
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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The Role of Adiposity in the Association of Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Metabolic and Clinical Markers in Healthy Adults on Controlled Diets
Using a study of healthy adults on controlled diets, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) were positively associated with adiposity, markers of inflammation, insulin resistance, and satiety hormone leptin. These
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Cairo Archer
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Stress and Eating Behaviors of Dietitians Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Registered dietitians were surveyed using assessment tools for perceived stress, orthorexia nervosa risk, and eating competence. Stress was found to be inversely associated with eating competence, but was
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Josh Floberg
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Impacts of the Seattle Sweetened Beverage Tax on Perceived Healthfulness of Sweetened Beverages
This study analyzes pre-tax and post-tax survey data collected from Seattle and comparison area residents to compare differences in the perceived healthfulness of sweetened beverage consumption and drink types
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lauren Sawyer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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A Qualitative Investigation of Resilience Among Small Farms in Western Washington: Experiences During the First Growing Season of COVID-19
The purpose of this study was to qualitatively assess the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on directly marketing small farms in western Washington State, with a focus on farmers’ experiences with
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Danielle (Dani) Ladyka
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Macrophage Accumulation and Lipid Loading in Diabetic Kidney Disease
This study investigates the direct effects of triglyceride-rich lipoprotein accumulation in diabetic kidney disease
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kazue Yoshida
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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The Association of Food Insecurity and Disordered Eating Behaviors Among Youth and Young Adults with Diabetes: The SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study
This study examines the relationship between household food insecurity (i.e., access to nutritionally adequate and safe food) and disordered eating behaviors (i.e., restriction, bingeing, insulin manipulation,
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Emahlea Jackson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Weight Bias in Clinical Care: Assessment of an Interprofessional Session for Health Sciences Students
This study assesses the impact of an educational session on weight stigma among health profession students. The results of a pre- and post-session survey suggest a change in the level of empathy and awareness
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Diana Aguilera
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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The Effects of High and Low Glycemic Load Diets on Subjective Mood and Energy Levels in Normal Weight and Overweight/Obese Adults
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kara Breymeyer
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Exploring the Relationships between Dietary Intake of Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teachers and Nutrition Best Practices in ECE Centers
Food served in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting can account for over two-thirds of the diet of children in full-time care, and evidence-based best practices related to nutrition are recommended to
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jessica Wolf
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
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Associations between Neighborhood Sociodemographics and Prevalence of Beverage Marketing among Food Retail Stores in Seattle, WA
This study aims to assess the prevalence of in-store and exterior sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) and non-SSB advertisements in Seattle, WA by neighborhood income and racial/ethnic
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Samuel Vinci
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
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The Effect of Diets Rich in Low-Fat or Full-Fat Dairy Foods on Insulin Sensitivity: The Influence of Other Dietary Factors
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Merideth Murray
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Participant Perceptions on a Fitbit and Facebook Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Evelina Miropolsky
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Diet Quality and Food Additive Exposure in Children with and without Celiac Disease
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Erin McDonnell
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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The Effect of Eating Frequency on Sleep Quality Among Healthy Adults: A Component of The Frequency of Eating and Satiety Hormones (FRESH) Study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Veronica Lenoski
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Patient Perspectives on Nutrition Providers’ Phenotypes and Attitudes About Weight During Treatment for Atypical Anorexia Nervosa
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Meredith Blumenthal
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Association between Food Swamps and the Diet Quality of Household Food Purchases in a Nationwide Sample
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sara Woolcock
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2020
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Exploring Barriers and Facilitators of Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Program Adoption in Washington State Farmers Markets: A Mixed-Methods Analysis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Shira Stern
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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“This Program is a Make or Break Scenario for Me:” A Qualitative Study on Participant Perceptions of a Grocery Store Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Program
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sophia Riemer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Defining Food Systems Diplomacy
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Divya Pahwa
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Interprofessional Perceptions of Dental Providers’ Engagement in Childhood Obesity Prevention
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Anna Mowell
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Food Insecurity is Associated with Depression among a Vulnerable Workforce: Early Care and Education Workers
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Ivory Loh
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
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Association of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act on Dietary Quality Among Children in the U.S. National School Lunch Program
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kelsey Kinderknecht
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Impact of Walking School Bus Programs on Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Nicole Cramer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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An Examination of Sleep Pattern Characteristics and Healthy Eating Index Scores Among Students in Circadian Biology Class
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Tucker Reiley
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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The Impact of Low-Fat and Full-Fat Dairy on Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Imashi Fernando
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Low-Income Workers’ Perceptions of Wages, Food Acquisition, and Wellbeing
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lindsay Beck
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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A Systematic Review Characterizing Farm Direct Marketing Challenges, Strategies, and Opportunities
Aim: Perform a systematic review to understand the current state of direct marketing in the United States and identify common challenges, strategies, and opportunities to improve direct marketing
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Casey McCoy
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Have Inequities in BMI Widened for a Nationally Representative Cohort of Kindergarteners?
Aim: The primary objective of this study was to determine if inequities in growth trajectories measured by BMI between white and non-white groups have widened in school-aged
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Alicia Yang
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Exploring the State of U.S. Soil Health Legislation: A Qualitative Policy Analysis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Madison Delmendo
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Body Mass Index and Breast Cancer Risk Among Pre- and Postmenopausal BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Samantha Tengs
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Physical Activity Levels, Physical Health, and Mental Health in Early Childcare Education (ECE) Providers and their relationships to Physical Activity Policy and Practices within ECE Centers
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Rochelle Adriano
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Gene Transcription in Monocytes from Chronic Kidney Disease and Healthy Patients
The purpose of the current pilot study was to compare gene transcription in monocytes from early stage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) subjects with matched Healthy controls, focusing on genes linked to
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Greg Wisont
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Food Insecurity and Diabetes Self-Management among Youth and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kimberly Polacek Ortiz
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Is There a Role for Myeloid Cell-derived Versican in Diabetes-accelerated Atherosclerosis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katie Osterbauer
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Use of a Nutrient Rich Foods Index to Study the Effect of Seattle’s Minimum Wage Ordinance on Supermarket Food Prices by Nutrient Quality
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Catherine House
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Compliance to a Prescribed Eating Frequency Protocol
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Tracey Tran
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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An Evaluation of Current Lunchroom Food Waste and Potential Food Rescue Programs in a Washington State School District
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Courtney Schupp
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Dietary Intake of Overweight and Obese Men Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer Before and After a Lifestyle Intervention
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Britt Myer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Parent Perceptions on a Walking School Bus Program among Low-Income Families: A Qualitative Study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katie Teller
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Diet Quality and Circulating Sphingolipids: The Strong Heart Family Study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Emily Conner
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Validating Smartphone- and Computer-based technologies with GPS for Activity Tracking
The purpose of this study was to validate a newly developed computer-assisted instrument, Karma, against a traditionally used GPS instrument and a smartphone-based application, MapMyRun (MMR), to study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Anna E. Bradshaw
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Analysis of Child Undernutrition Intervention Priorities Among Nutrition Stakeholders from Multiple Low and Middle-Income Countries
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sophia Wang
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Examination of the Associations Between Indices of Maternal Capabilities on Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Nutrition Status Among Children in East and Southern Africa
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Courtney Davis
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Physical Activity and Subclinical Measures of Atherosclerosis: Study Replication and Sensitivity Analysis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Julian Whitford
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Seattle’s Minimum Wage Ordinance did not affect Supermarket Food Prices by Processing Category
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Amanda Spoden
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Exploration of Learning Goals and Learning Outcomes in Two Community Kitchens in Seattle
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Toi Sennhauser
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Farmers Market Use and Perceived Barriers to Farmers Market Access Among SNAP Recipients in Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Gaelen Ritter
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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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
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lauren Rice
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Characteristics of Bariatric Patients on Home Parenteral Nutrition
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Theresa Bergholz
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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School Lunch Entree Components Before & After Implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010: A Secondary Data Analysis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lauren Mozer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Changes in Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations from Child Participation in Bicycle Trains for Commuting to and from School
This study examined the effects of a bicycle train intervention on child self-efficacy, parent self-efficacy and parent outcome expectations in a diverse, low socioeconomic status (SES)
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Cathy Huang
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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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.
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Chris Benson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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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
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Molly Haas
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Player-Reported Fluid Intake and Measured Hydration Status in NCAA Division I Football Players During Fall Training Camp
This study was designed to assess the fluid intake, hydration status, and levels of fatigue and muscle soreness among collegiate athletes. The sample consisted of forty-six National Collegiate Athletics
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kelly Finan
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Examining Food Procurement Characteristics in Washington State Child Care Settings
The purpose of this analysis is to characterize the food procurement practices of licensed center (Centers)- and family home-based (FHCCs) ECE programs in Washington State and to explore the relationships of
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Monica Lazarus
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Self-Reported Perceptions and Practices of University Students Who Adhere to Special Restrictive Diets: A Pilot Study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Toni Fiordalis
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Assessing Sodium Content of Foods in Two Seattle-King County Food Banks
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sarah Craven
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Trends in Prices of Fresh vs. Ultra-Processed Foods: Analyses of Seattle-King Country Prices from 2004-16
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Terry Hawk
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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An Analysis of the Adoption and Implementation of Breastfeeding Policies in Washington State Clinics
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Shelly Johnston
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Increasing Farmers Market Access among Low-Income Shoppers in Washington State: Understanding the Role of Peer-to-Peer Programs
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Danielle Hamilton
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Exploring Factors that Influence Adoption and Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kayla Bell
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Diet and Adipose Tissue Inflammation
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lisa Weigle
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Eating Perceptions of University Students Who Are Following a Special Restrictive Diet: The Food and Health Survey
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Francesca Simonella
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Low- vs. High-Glycemic Load Diet: Effects on Postprandial Plasma Free Fatty Acid Levels
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sarah Yanez
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Gardening for Health: Patterns of Gardening and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption on the Navajo Nation
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Mei Yook (Lisa) Woo
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2016
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The Association between Vitamin K2 Intake and Glucose Homeostasis in Individuals with and without Chronic Kidney Disease
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Hsin-Hui (Katty) Tseng
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Sodium in School Lunches Before and After Implementation of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Torissa Sorenson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Evaluation of Select Food Additive Exposures in Children with Crohn’s Disease
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): C. Kaulani Swan
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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The Relationship of Diet Quality and Blood Serum Lipid Levels in a Population at High Risk for Diabetes: The Strong Heart Family Study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sophie Kauffman
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Comparison of Objectively and Subjectively Measured Sedentary Behavior in Men with Prostate Cancer and a History of Androgen-Deprivation Therapy Use
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jamie Clayton
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2016
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Analysis of Media Coverage on Breastfeeding Policy in Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Alessandra DeMarchis
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Accuracy of Volumetric vs. Weight Measurement in Nutrient Analysis for Research
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Emma Partridge
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Food Shopping Trip Characteristics Before and After the Light Rail
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jessica Jew
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
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Evaluation of Patient Characteristics, Indications, and Effectiveness of Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN) Therapy in Obese Adult Patients
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jisun Park
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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The sodium potassium ratio: adherence to guidelines in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Emily Kurlak
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Effects of excessive energy intake from fructose- vs. high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)- vs. glucose-sweetened beverages on fasting plasma IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 concentrations
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katrina Hoch
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Association Between Soda Consumption and Body Mass Index in the University of Washington Twin Registry
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Anna Eney
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Exploring the Use of Seattle’s Farmers’ Market Incentive Program (“Fresh Bucks”) by Household Food Security Levels
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Elizabeth Hulbrock
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Measuring Plate Waste: Validity and Inter-Rater Reliability of the Quarter-Waste Method
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katherine Getts
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Factors influencing water consumption at school among adolescents in King County, Washington: A qualitative study based on the Social Ecological Model
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Nora Downs
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Demographic, Physical, and Behavioral Characteristics Associated with TV Parenting Practices Among Latino Parents of Preschool-Aged Children
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Catherine Karlak
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Diesel Exhaust Exposure and N-acetyl-cysteine Supplementation In-utero and Atherosclerotic Lesion Progression
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jenna Harrigan
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Taxomic and Functional Characterization of Human Gut Microbes Involved in Dietary Plant Lignan Metabolism
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Isaac Elkon
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Compliance with an Intense Dietary Intervention and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lisa Eberly
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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SNAP-Based Incentives for Healthy Food Access: Comparing Socio-demographic Factors of SNAP Shoppers at Farmers Markets to SNAP Participants in Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jamie Bachaus
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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The Association between Baseline Fructose Consumption and Baseline Biomarkers of Inflammation in a Randomized Controlled Feeding Trial
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Ke (Claire) Luo
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Restaurant Response to the San Francisco Toy Ordinance: Changes in Toy Marketing and Children’s Menu Options
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sara Diedrich
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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The Cost of Healthy Foods in Seattle, WA: Price Trends from 2004-2014
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katherine Freeman
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Adherence to Micronutrient Supplementation in Bariatric Patients
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Qianxiong (Cherry) Zheng
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity in a Pediatric Population
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Ge (Lilly) Wang
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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An Examination of Nutritional Outcomes from an Intensive Outpatient Pediatric Feeding Program for Children with Feeding Difficulties
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Carrie Ramsdell
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Effects of State and Federal Legislation on a Sample of Local Public School District Wellness Policy Scores over Time
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Alexandra Kaufman
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Red Cell Distribution Width and Fall Events in Older Adults
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Anna Heninger
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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The Influence of Caregivers and Meal Decision Makers on the Nutritional Content of Fast Foods Purchased for Children
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Doris Chung
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Can School Lunches Deliver Better Nutrition Without Sacrificing Palatability? An Evaluation of Nutritional Adequacy of School Lunches in Urban Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Diana Reid
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Assessing the Impact of Post-Purchase Barriers on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: A Secondary Analysis of a Survey of SNAP Recipients at Seattle Farmers Markets
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Maia Kurnik
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Longitudinal Associations between Home Food Environment and Diet Quality in Children
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jonae Perez
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
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Differential Effects of Fatty Acids on an In Vitro Model of Hepatocyte Steatosis
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Srilekha Karunanithi
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2014
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Eating well and paying less: A study of positive deviance
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Cara Davis
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Comparison of Gut Microbial Community in Infants and Toddlers with and without Phenylketonuria
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Melissa Edwards
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Relationship between socioeconomic status and fruit and vegetable intake among Washington middle school students
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Marina Mednik-Vaksman
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Association between objective measurement of walking activity and neighborhood walkability
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Liang-Dar Hwang
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Metabolome response to glycemic load in a randomized, controlled, crossover feeding trial in humans
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sally Barton
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Variation in WIC Cash-Value Voucher Redemption Rates among American Indian Reservation Communities In Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kimberly C. McLaury
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Socioeconomic trends in household food expenditures: Comparing objective food shopping receipts vs. Self-reports
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Zhongyuan Liu
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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A comparison of the effect of consuming a fructose-, glucose-, or aspartame-sweetened beverage on ad libitum caloric intake
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Laura Tobias
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Predictors of Responsiveness to Vitamin D Supplementation and Outcomes Assessment in Patients Undergoing Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jessica Kim
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 response to vitamin D supplementation in obese and non-obese men and women
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kelly Ahern
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Barriers to WIC Benefits Redemption among Participants in Washington State abstract
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Shelly Najjar
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Development of the DESK (Disinhibited Eating Score for Koreans) Questionnaire: Examining the relationship between eating cues and food intake in the corporate-working population of Seoul, Korea
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Young Mee (Mya) Kwon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Relationship between parental use of praise and child weight outcomes in the FOCUS pediatric obesity study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Carrie Dennett
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
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Obtaining nutritional information for dietary assessment
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Marc Zimmerman
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Metabolism of Plant Lignans by Human Intestinal Bacteria
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Seth Yoder
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Chronic stress alters serum lipids: effects due to “stress eating” versus metabolic changes
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Allison Parker
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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District Market: A pilot marketing study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Krista Ulatowski
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Assessing green space as a correlate of physical activity among twins
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Isabel Kanholm
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Do screen time policies matter? The association between the presence of screen time policies in child care facilities and child care provider knowledge, provider advocacy and facility practices
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Elizabeth Aong
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Acquired copper deficiency post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Surgery: A systematic review
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Amanda Wood
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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The association between access to water and sugary-sweetened beverage consumption in 37 schools in King County
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sepideh Dibay Moghadam
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Prevalence of anemia and use of red cell distribution width as a predictive tool in a bariatric surgery population
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kelly Peterson
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Assessment of parenting stress as measured by the parenting stress index-short form related to treatment and management of a child with phenylketonuria
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Angela Thanh Tam Stevenson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Relationship between aerobic fitness and academic achievement in Seattle secondary school children
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Jamie Kowatch
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Self-efficacy of monitoring eating choices associated with autonomy, fruit and vegetable intake and BMI in the MOVE’M Study
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kailee Farnum
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Restricted eating behavior in children with PKU and HPA
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sarah Bailey
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Is healthy happy? The affective impact of the Renton Menu Labeling Project in an adolescent population
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Katherine Potestio
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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The use of 100% fruit juice as a fruit and vegetable equivalent in snacks served in federally-subsidized child care homes
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Juli Louttit
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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The effect of meal preparation time on food expenditure and menu quality in family child-care homes in King County, Washington
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Emily Faerber
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Associations among grade, sex and free and reduced price lunch eligibility with use of nutrition labels in middle and high school students
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Elisabet Eppes
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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A twin study of the relation between age at dieting onset and to adult BMI and dieting behaviors
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Erin Enriquez
Program(s): Master of Science
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Comparing food desert and non-food desert residents by key socio-demographic variables, distance to supermarkets, supermarket type by price, diet quality and obesity in King Co, WA
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Lola Sachiko Stronach
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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What’s on the menu? An evaluation of the foods served in Federally-subsidized child care homes
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Bridget Igoe
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Effects of differentially sweetened beverages on hepatic and adipose tissue de novo lipogenesis in healthy young adults
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Sarah Shimer
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
- Mario Kratz
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Fast-food consumption and the fast-food environment
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Richard Lau
Program(s): Master of Public Health
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Clinical outcomes following pre-and post-operative vitamin D supplementation in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Charlotte Neilson
Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Area-level measures of deprivation predict food patterns among 7th grade students in Washington State
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Russell Owen
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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The effects of high- and low-glycemic load diets on subjective mood and energy levels in normal weight and overweight/obese adults
Project Type(s): Master's Thesis
Author(s): Kara Breymeyer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):