Research & Practice
Student Projects
PH Concentration Poster
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Mealtime Matters: Integrating Farm-To-Preschool Produce into Family Mealtimes
There is a documented lack of awareness and consumption of local, seasonal produce among families with young children. Early exposure to diverse, locally sourced foods has proved to help children develop an
Project Type(s): MPH Fieldwork, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kara Ikeda
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Identifying Community Contamination Concerns in the Puget Creek Watershed
The Duwamish Valley Research Coordination Network: Building Capacity for Tribal, Community, and Agency Research in Urban Watersheds is a project funded by an EPA Star Grant to help identify locations for water
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Stephanie Turner
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Creation of Culturally Tailored and Bilingual Diabetes Nutrition Calendars for EthnoMed
This public health practicum project focused on the intersection of nutrition education and public health for immigrant and refugee communities in the greater Seattle area. Calendars with culturally sensitive
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Irene Yoon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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The Pre-Survey Data Analysis of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Field to Family Produce Incentive Program in Ventura County, California
Ventura County (VC), California, is a demographically diverse community consisting of Hispanic/Latinx (44.66%), Asian (7.62%), Black/African American (2.07%), and American Indian/Alaskan Native (1.05%)
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kana Ogaki
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Promoting Accessibility in WA SNAP-Ed Contract Funding for Tribal Organizations
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) is a federally funded grant program that provides nutrition education and promotes health for eligible individuals through supporting healthy food
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Christina Lin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
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Designing and Delivering Weight-Inclusive Care Training for Medical Residents at Seattle Children’s Hospital
Weight bias refers to the negative attitudes, stereotypes, and discrimination from being at a higher body weight. Experiencing weight bias is harmful to physical and psychosocial health, especially among
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Khang Ho
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Mapping Commissary Kitchen Spaces in King County
In partnership with Public Health – Seattle & King County, this project sought to promote equity in the local food system through improving access to commissary kitchens for food businesses,
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Mary Fudge
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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King County Local Food Initiative 101: Improving Local Food Access in King County
This practicum engaged with local food systems research, specifically considering how the 2024 refresh of King County’s Local Food Initiative (LFI) is related to issues of racism, food security, food access,
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Robyn Burnside
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Provider-Based Needs Assessment for Lactation Support in Washington State
Washington state’s rate of breastfeeding exclusivity through six months consistently remains above the national average, but falls below the Healthy People 2030 objective of 42.4%, and additional barriers to
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Allison Burkhalter
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2024
Adviser(s):
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Pediatrician Survey: Assessment of Feeding Difficulties in Primary Care
Pediatricians in Washington state tend to delay referring children for assistance with feeding difficulties, compounded by long wait lists for this needed support. There is now an effort to create an improved,
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Emilee Vann
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Integrating ExerciseRx into Primary Health Clinics
This project outlines the strategic integration of ExerciseRx, a cutting-edge digital health platform, into primary health clinics to enhance health outcomes through personalized exercise plans. The
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kunal Patel
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Exploring the Role of High School Athletic Trainers in Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport and Eating Disorder Early Detection, Prevention, and Return to Play
Worldwide prevalence of eating disorders among adolescents is increasing and current research suggests that in the United States and Europe, 5.5-17.9% of young women and 0.6–2.4% of young men have
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Victoria Jansen
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Assessing SNAP-Ed Materials Through Equity and Empowerment Rubric
SNAP-Ed (the educational arm of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) produces programming and educational materials to assist SNAP-Ed implementation agencies in presenting nutrition and lifestyle
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Mayra Gutierrez
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Policies to End Hunger in Washington State: Campaign Development for the Anti-Hunger & Nutrition Coalition 2023 Legislative Priorities
The 2023 Washington state legislative session coincided with a landscape of unprecedently high rates of food insecurity and hunger that were anticipated to climb significantly given the complex impacts of the
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Andrea Litzow
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Farm to Early Care and Education in Washington: A Statewide Survey and Report
Dietary habits linked to the incidence of chronic disease are developed early in life. Created to address these habits, Farm to Early Childcare and Education (Farm to ECE) initiatives incorporate local food,
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Katie McConaughy
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Anastasia Powell
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Megan Fisher
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kristina Tribley
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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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
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Joanne Lum
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2023
Adviser(s):
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Family Feeding Dynamics: Using Ellyn Satter’s Models to Address Adolescent Weight-Based Concerns
Current medical training may not adequately address the need for weight-neutral care and healthy development of eating skills and body image in children and adolescents. In addition, medical students receive
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Olivia Ramoino
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Development of a Weight-Inclusive Nutrition Education Toolkit
In response to a new 2022 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Diversity, Equity, andInclusion (DEI) requirement, the Weight Inclusive Toolkit Initiative (WITI) Committee (a subsetof the Weight Inclusive
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kaitlin Benjamin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Increasing Gardening in Early Care and Education in Washington State
The state-wide Washington State Department of Health Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) Network is composed of a variety of partners committed to expanding access to local, nutrient-dense foods such as
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Chelsea Whealdon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Promoting Equity Within WA SNAP-Ed Curricula
Washington State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (WA SNAP-Ed) aims to improve nutrition-related health outcomes, including through direct education. While SNAP-Ed focuses on income for
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Rachel Ross
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Strengthening Lactation Support For Small and Sick Newborns
Neonatal mortality remains a global health priority. Approximately 98 percent of neonatal deaths happen in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Small and sick newborns (SSNs) account for most of these
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Evelyn Morris
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Cultural Adaptations for Washington SNAP-Ed Curriculum
About 40% of Washington SNAP-Ed participants identify as a race and/or ethnicity other than non-Hispanic White. Since WA SNAP-Ed funding comes from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Anna Fogel
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
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Team Nutrition Grant & Scratch Cooked Recipe Development for Highline School District
This practicum project for Highline School District was to assist with the implementation of the Team Nutrition Grant they were awarded. This Team Nutrition Grant was developed to assist schools in utilizing
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Beth Faw
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Improving Produce Prescription Processes
This project involved working with the Washington state Department of Health (DOH) to research improvements to the Fruit and Vegetable Prescription (Produce Rx) program and create an application process for
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Amy Ervin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2022
Adviser(s):
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Supporting Early Learning Provider Wellness and Healthy Relationship with Food
The Healthy Eating and Active Living team (HEAL) at the Washington State Department of Health sought to determine effective ways to support early learning provider wellness and relationships with food.
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Jessa Engelken
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Advocating for Farm to Early Care and Education in WA
Farm to ECE is as movement that aims to bring school gardens, agricultural education, and/or locally produced foods to the early care and education setting. The Washington state farm to ECE community of
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Allie Seroussi
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Developing Culturally Relevant Asian Meals for Sound Generations’ Meals on Wheels
Sound Generations’ Meals on Wheels (MOW) currently serves over 6,000 older adults living in King County. The current MOW menu offers an array of vegetarian, vegan, low-sodium, kosher, and halalcertified
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Dorothy Nguyen
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
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Maximizing the Reach and Impact of WA SNAP-Ed Resources
Washington SNAP-Ed seeks to help people in Washington with food insecurity access healthy food. To fully achieve this goal, SNAP-Ed resources must be equally accessible to all SNAP participants. This project
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Stephanie Winterbauer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Promoting and Supporting NW Tribal Food Sovereignty Through Policy
The Northwest Tribal Food Sovereignty Coalition (NTFSC) has been working to promote tribal food sovereignty by supporting community-led initiatives and encouraging inter-tribal knowledge exchange. The NTFSC
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Lauren Sawyer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Culturally Relevant Breastfeeding Support Among Childcare Providers in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
In partnership with the Washington State Department of Health, this project focused on culturally relevant breastfeeding promotion in childcare environments. There are significant disparities in Washington
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Sarah Perlin
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Virtual health assessment for athletes with intellectual disabilities
Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) face unique challenges in the era of remote interaction brought on by COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions. In the context of health assessment, Special
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Emahlea Jackson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2021
Adviser(s):
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Development of a Culturally Relevant Diabetes Nutrition Resource
EthnoMed, an online medical resource created by the joint efforts of Harborview Medical Center and UW Health Sciences Libraries, works with several partners to create health education resources for various
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kelly Wolffe
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Auburn School District Summer Meals Evaluation
The purpose of the Auburn School District’s summer meal programs is to provide nutritious, free meals to children aged 18 and younger in low income during the summer months. Individuals and families with
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Laura Tripp
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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A Unified, Trusting Force: Recommendations for the Food Access and Aggregation Community Team
The Food Access and Aggregation Community Team (FAACT) is a coalition of food systems-based organizations operating in South King County, and supported by Public Health –Seattle; King County. The FAACT is
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Shira Stern
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Reducing Food Waste in Emergency Food Organizations
Up to 40% of the U.S. food supply goes uneaten each year, yet more than 41 million people in the U.S. are food insecure. Additionally, at least 2.6% of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are created by food
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Sophia Riemer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Strategies for Healthier and Culturally Relevant Food at King County Food Banks
The food bank and emergency food system in the United States requires rethinking. Northwest Harvest, a food bank distributor and anti-hunger organization in King County is transforming emergency food by moving
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Divya Pahwa
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Nourished and Active in Early Learning: Planning Focus Groups to Inform a Professional Development Training Curriculum
Many young children spend significant time in care outside of the home, offering early learning programs a unique opportunity to support children and families in leading healthy and active lifestyles. The
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Anna Mowell
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Developing a Graduate Level Introductory Food Systems Course
The UW Master of Public Health (MPH) Common Core Curriculum was recently revised, which led to changes in course requirements for MPH and MS graduate students in the Nutritional Sciences Program for the
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Ivory Loh
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Social and Emotional Learning in the School Cafeteria
1 out of 7 children in the US are food insecure and uncertain where their next meal will come from. Children who experience food insecurity are at a higher risk for chronic disease, poor mental health, poor
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kelsey Kinderknecht
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Promoting LGBTQ+ Student-Athlete Well-Being at the University of Washington
Collegiate sports can foster body dissatisfaction and in turn, may contribute to disordered eating and impact mental well-being. Marked health disparities have been identified among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Nicole Cramer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Supporting the Local Food System During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis has greatly impacted the King County local food system. Within a very short period of time, farmers were required to implement new operational practices with limited sources while also
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Laura Blasi
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2020
Adviser(s):
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Helping Without Harming: Exploring the Current State of External Child and Adolescent Wellness Programs
There is no standardized approach to care for adolescents referred to clinical wellness programs for the purpose of weight management. This makes the care process for adolescents referred to these programs
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Caity Robinson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
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WA State Feeding Teams: A Needs Assessment Identifying Strengths and Barriers to Utilizing the Registered Dietitian
Approximately 25-35% of typically developing children experience feeding/swallowing difficulties. This number jumps to 80% in children with neurodevelopmental delays. Many of these children receive or would
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Rochelle Adriano
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Creating Policy Briefs for Infant & Child Nutrition & Physical Activity: A Case Study for Dietitians’ Participation in Policy
State and federal policies affect the clinical and public health practices of dietitians, but few dietetic professionals participate in the process of improving policy. An intern spent seven weeks observing
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Jessica Wolf
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Identifying Feeding Practices and Nutritional Requirements for Low Birth Weight Infants in Low-and Middle-Income Countries
Roughly 20 million babies are born each year with low birthweight (LBW), defined as a birthweight of less than 2500 grams. The vast majority of these births occur in low-resource settings. LBW infants
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Sam Vinci
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Starting the Conversation: Exploring Dietitians’ Attitudes and Perspectives of Weight-Related Interventions in a Pediatric Health Care System
Registered dietitians (RD) play a major role in weight-related interventions and have varying perspectives and approaches. Patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital (SCH) are often engaged in different
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Casey McCoy
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Planning a Photovoice Project to Evaluate a Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program
Almost 11 percent of Washington households experienced food insecurity – a disruption in food intake or regular eating due to lack of money or other resources – from 2015 to 2017. To improve access to
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Lindsay Beck
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2019
Adviser(s):
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Body Positive Week at Seattle Pacific University
There is a very high prevalence of eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors among college students. Eating disorder behaviors have increased from 24.4% of college women in 1995 to 32.6% in 2008. There
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Natalie Zimmer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Incentive Structures and Purchasing Patterns at Farmers Markets (FM)
Fruits and vegetables (FV) are part of a healthy diet, yet cost is a barrier for people with limited income. In Washington State, 12% of households face food insecurity, the limited availability of
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Greg Wisont
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Applying a RE-AIM Framework to Curriculum Fidelity to Evaluate SNAP-Ed Direct Education in Washington State
To evaluate direct education through a curriculum fidelity monitoring approach by applying the public health systems framework of: reach effectiveness, adoption, implementation and maintenance (RE-AIM). It is
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Sophia Wang
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Marketing Body Positivity to College-Age Students at Seattle Pacific University
Media and social networking sites (SNSs) are powerful platforms that tend to endorse body dissatisfaction and disordered eating messages amongst college-age young adults. This project was centered around the
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Tracey Tran
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Identifying Gaps in Data for Food Assistance Program Eligibility and Participation in Washington State
Food insecurity, which is the inability to consistently access adequate, nutritious food in a safe, socially acceptable manner, affects 12% of Washingtonians. Several federally-funded, state-administered food
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Courtney Schupp
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Increasing Participation in School Meals by Overcoming Parent Perceptions
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Nutrition Services works hard to provide well balanced meals for their students. However, participation of school meals at SPS remains low. Barriers of participation include parent
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Britt Myer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Assessing the Need for Nutrition Services with the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic and Prevention Network Clinic
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) are lifelong disabilities caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. Individuals with FASD face varying symptoms including neurocognitive and behavioral issues, both of which
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Leilah Korbines
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Food Insecurity Screening at Seattle Children’s Adolescent Medicine Clinic: Current Methods and Recommendations
In King County, 11% of 8th grade students, 12% of 10th grade students, and 16% of 12th grade students reported food insecurity (FI) in 2016 on the Washington Healthy Youth Survey. Students screened positively
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Elizabeth Gore
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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The Seattle Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax: A Case Study in Policy
Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes have been proposed as a means of curbing the tide of obesity and diabetes in the United States.1 Despite their public health potential, many of these proposed taxes have
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Anna E. Bradshaw
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2018
Adviser(s):
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Active Aging Program Development: A Pike Market Senior Center and Pike Place Market Protection & Development Authority Collaboration
The Pike Market Senior Center (PMSC) and Protection & Development Authority (PDA) serve older adults in downtown Seattle. These organizations hope to bring wellness programing to residential buildings in
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Julian Whitford
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Body Positive Week on a College Campus
Over 30 million people in the United States have an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime. The median age of eating disorder onset in America is 18 to 21 years, contributing to the increasing
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Amanda Spoden
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Development and Production of “How Foods Affect Blood Sugar: A Guide for Iraqi and Syrian Patients with Diabetes” for EthnoMed
Prior to changes in the current political climate, the Iraqi and Syrian refugee population in Seattle/King County was expected to increase. Iraqis and Syrians are at higher risk of diabetes due to food
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Toi Sennhauser
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Motivational Interviewing Training for Multidisciplinary Adolescent Healthcare Providers
Improving lifestyle behaviors is essential to preventing chronic disease. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a promising and evidenced-based counseling approach that helps to identify and resolve a patient’s
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Lauren Rice
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Facilitating Healthy Changes at Food Pantries through the Development and Utilization of a Standardized Environment Assessment Tool
Food pantries often serve as a primary source of nutrition for food insecure populations. Because food insecurity is associated with poor quality diets and higher obesity prevalence, there is a need for food
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Gaelen Ritter
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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WA State’s Health and Physical Education K-12 Learning Standards in Seattle Public High Schools
Seattle Children’s Hospital providers are unfamiliar with the Nutrition Education Standards (“NES”) that inform classroom instruction in Seattle Public High Schools. However, information shared by
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Lauren Mozer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Using the Healthy Food Pantry Assessment Tool to Implement Environmental Interventions at the Stanwood Camano Food Bank
Currently, there are no reliable assessment tools available to the public and food banks to evaluate food bank environments. Food banks are valuable resources to families who are struggling with food
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Monica Lazarus
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Expanding Support for CSA’s in Low-Income Communities within King County from the CSA’s Perspective
Low-income residents of King County have less access to quality and affordable produce, hindering their ability for adequate nutrition. King County farmers are also financially struggling and there is need to
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Cathy Huang
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Finalizing and Stewarding Washington State’s 25-Year Vision for a Healthy, Just and Sustainable Food System
The Washington State Food Systems Roundtable (FSRT) is a coalition of public and private partners representing state agencies, local food policy councils, agriculture, food enterprises, labor, anti-hunger and
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Chris Benson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2017
Adviser(s):
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Advancing the 25-Year Vision for Washington’s Food System: Materials for Stakeholder Engagement & Funding Development
Established in 2013, the Washington State Food System Roundtable (Roundtable) is a broad, diverse coalition of public and private partners, united to develop common goals and actions towards a healthy, more
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Shelly Johnston
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Body Positive Week: Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation
Eating disorders (ED) happen most in college, and the rate of eating disorders among college students has risen to 10-20% of women and 4-10% of men. Body dissatisfaction, thin-ideal internalization, and low
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kayla Bell
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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The Good Food Bag Evaluation: Impacts of a Unique Food Access Program
Fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption is not adequate, especially among low-income families, which can increase risk of chronic disease, and increasing F&V consumption is one approach to reducing
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Danielle Hamilton
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Smarter Lunchroom Evaluations in Snohomish County Promoting Fruit & Vegetable Consumption in Elementary Schools
A majority of students in Snohomish County are not consuming the recommended amounts of fruit and vegetables (F&V). Schools have the ability to influence the amount of F&V consumed by children. Smarter
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Tori Sorenson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2016
Adviser(s):
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Kids’ Meals: Restaurant Assessment in King County
On a typical day, 33% of children ages 2-11 ate at fast-food and 12% at full-service restaurants. For ages 2-6, 12% of their total energy intake was from restaurants; for ages 7-12, 15%. Eating at restaurants
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Jessica Jew
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Development of a Culturally Tailored Visual Reference Tool for Latino Patients with Diabetes
Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is King County’s primary trauma hospital, with priority given to indigents without third-party coverage, persons incarcerated in King County Jail, and the
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Elizabeth Hulbrock
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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The Feasibility of Health Information Signs at the Point-of-Sale for Sugary Drinks
Sugary drinks are the largest source of added sweeteners in the American diet and are the largest source of calories for teenagers. Their consumption is associated with weight gain, increased incidence of
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Katherine Getts
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Nutrition Screening Quality Improvement at the University of Washington High-Risk Infant Follow-up Clinic
After leaving the Neonatal ICU (NICU), infants may be referred to receive an evaluation at the University of Washington High-Risk Infant Follow-up (UW HRIF) Program at the Center on Human Development and
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Lisa Eberly
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Restaurant Kids’ Meals: Feasibility Study & Policy Options
Children eat almost a fifth of their meals away from home, and the nutritional quality of those meals is important; diet quality can impact cognitive development, weight maintenance, and risk of chronic
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Nora Downs
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Strengthening Human Milk Banking Systems through an Integrated Approach: A Global Perspective
The provision of donor human milk has been shown to significantly reduce morbidity and mortality of vulnerable infants both in the US and globally and is recommended as the next best option when a mother’s
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Alessandra DeMarchis
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2015
Adviser(s):
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Promising Strategies for Improving Participation in Physical Activity in King County
Environments that promote physical inactivity, poor nutrition, and stress contribute to rising rates of obesity and other chronic conditions. Thirty-one percent of King County adults and 78% of King County
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Jonae Perez
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Process-Driven Policy Mapping: Farm to Fork in King County
A vibrant local food system creates and supports a healthy food supply, including fresh produce, for people in King County. The Local Farms and Food Roundtable was convened by the City of Seattle, Public
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Maia Kurnik
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Food Program Needs Assessment for the Garfield Teen Life Center
Garfield Teen Life Center (GTLC) is a teen focused community center of Seattle Parks and Recreation located in the Central District of Seattle, Washington. This project engaged diverse inner-city teen life
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Alexandra Kaufman
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Recommendations of Effective Strategies for Reducing Consumption and Availability of Sugary Drinks in Seattle/King County
Sugary drinks are the largest contributor of calories and added sugars to the US diet. In King County, approximately 54% of adults and one in five youth are overweight or obese. Among high school students,
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Sara Diedrich
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Development of Healthy Lifestyle Changes Curriculum for Puget Sound Christian Clinic
The mission of the Puget Sound Christian Clinic is to “show Christ, the Great Physician, to the community of Puget Sound, Washington through a church-based health clinic for the medically underserved.”
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Doris Chung
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2014
Adviser(s):
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Worksite wellness marketing materials and best practices
Many people in Tacoma-Pierce County and the rest of the US have health conditions or risk factors that can affect workplace productivity and costs. Fortunately, workplace wellness programs have been shown to
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Shelly Najjar
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in a hospital cafeteria
Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is a significant contributor to increased caloric intake and higher body weight. SSBs have been identified as the leading source of added sugar in the American
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Krista Ulatowski
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Developing a social media program to accompany a classroom-based nutrition education intervention
The AFRI Media Literacy Project, a joint project between WSU Extension and UW, is designed to prevent childhood obesity by increasing healthy eating behaviors among families with children ages 9-14 years. The
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Diana Reid
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Improving meal quality and nutrition education in Seattle Parks and Recreation teen programs
Seattle Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) is a municipal governmental organization which “provide[s] safe and welcoming opportunities to play, learn, contemplate, and build community.” One of the ways
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Elisabet Eppes
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Assuring frozen meal satisfaction of Meals on Wheels clients
The purpose of the non-profit King County Meals on Wheels (KCMOW) is to deliver meals to the region’s home-bound seniors. Home-delivered meals help seniors maintain their health and continue living
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Marina Mednik-Vaksman
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Evaluation of the Food For Fertility Program
Female infertility and its associated health conditions carry significant social and economic burdens, making it an important public health issue. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects about 5 million
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Carrie Dennett
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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The Washington State Community Feeding Team Survey
The Washington State Community Feeding Teams provide family-centered, interdisciplinary, and comprehensive evaluation and services focusing on feeding and nutrition concerns for children with special health
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Zhongyuan Liu
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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How foods affect blood sugar: A guide for Vietnamese patients with diabetes and their providers
It was been estimated that 5.3% of Vietnamese in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes. Per Dr. Carey Jackson, director of Harborview Medical Center’s International Medicine Clinic (IMC),
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Elizabeth Aong
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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Development of Breastfeeding Education Protocol and Educational Content at UWMC
With clear scientific evidence supporting benefits of breastfeeding, UWMC Lactation Services worked to receive designation as a “Baby Friendly Hospital” in 2009 from the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Mya Kwon
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2013
Adviser(s):
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The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program in King County: A Qualitative Evaluation
Research has demonstrated that breastfeeding peer counselors can effectively increase rates of breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity, and duration among low-income women. The Federal Special Supplemental
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Emily Faerber
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Meals on Wheels Meal Reduction Strategy Prioritizes Seniors at Greatest Nutritional Risk
Meals on Wheels (MOW) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1974 with a mission to promote independent living among senior citizens in King County. By providing home delivered meals to homebound seniors, MOW
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Lola Stronach
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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The Art & Science of Message Communication: The Development of a Nutrition Education Lesson
Sea le Children’s is a trusted community partner, dedicated to fostering healthy children, families, and communities. They are committed to providing positive, accurate, and culturally relevant messages
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Juli Louttit
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Creating Nourishing Food Systems: A Policy Resource Guide for Local Governments in Washington State
Individual food choices are strongly influenced by the food environment. Local governments can play a critical role in transforming local and regional food systems to support healthy eating, but many are just
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Katie Potestio
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Farm to School Tool Development: Guidance for farm direct purchasing and kitchen produce handling in a large district central kitchen foodservice model
Increased childhood obesity and interest in local food systems have led school districts to consider farm to school programs. Schools face many hurdles in implementing farm to school. This includes challenges
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Angela Tam
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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An action guide for institutional and environmental change related to sugar-sweetened beverages
Emergent public health efforts to promote healthy eating are increasingly directed at environmental and policy changes to curb consumption of sugar sweetened beverages (SSB), the largest source of added sugars
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Bridget Igoe
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2012
Adviser(s):
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Teaching Traditional Diet and Environmental Justice to Urban Youth Participating in the Native Youth Enrichment Program’s Digital Storytelling Workshop
The mission at the University of Washington’s Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (IWRI) is to marshal community, tribal, academic, and governmental resources toward innovative, culture-centered
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Dara Carlson
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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Adding a Sodium-Reduction Component to the Energize Your Meetings Program
Energize Your Meetings (EYM) is a program created by the Washington State Department of Health to provide voluntary guidelines for caterers and meeting planning staff to provide healthy food options and to
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Jenni Ross
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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Hematological Testing Rates at Public Health Seattle
This project at Public Health Seattle-King County WIC Clinics included a review of current policies for screening children for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia (IDA). The hematological testing
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Yvette Fierce
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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Disaster Preparedness for Children with Special Nutrition Needs
Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required generally by children. They may have special nutrition needs and require specialized
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Russell Owen
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):
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Upgrading Access to Nutrition Education Materials for the Child Nutrition Program
Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) is the Washington State agency at Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) that administers and regulates the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and six other
Project Type(s): MPH Practicum, PH Concentration Poster
Author(s): Kara Breymeyer
Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training
Year: 2011
Adviser(s):