Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health

Food Systems


October 30, 2012

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 beginning to recognize this opportunity. Creating healthier food environments in communities is best achieved using a food systems approach since food access and…


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 in produce handling, recipe development and local food purchasing. Large urban school districts, such as Kent School District, present particular challenges due to larger…


October 31, 2011

Nutritional Support in a Critically Ill Trauma Patient: A Case Study


Nutritional Management of a Morbidly Obese Compulsive Overeater


Chylothorax: Diagnosis and Nutrition Management


A Case Study from the Neurosurgical ICU at Harborview Medical Center



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