Public Health

October 30, 2016

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 self esteem all contribute to development of ED. Seattle Pacific University (SPU) students are dealing with these same issues and care deeply about…

October 30, 2015

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 non-English-speaking poor, among others. Harborview’s commitment to serving non-English-speaking residents led them to create EthnoMed, whose purpose is “to make information about culture, language, health, illness, and community resources…

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 diabetes and cardiac events. Two-thirds of adults in King County and at least one-third of youth report consuming sugary drinks, with racial disparities…

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 own milk is unavailable. Scale-up of human milk banks has been hindered, however, by the absence of an appropriate model…

October 30, 2014

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 students grade 6, 8, 10, and 12 do not meet the national recommendations for physical activity (PA). Adults living in South King County, adults with…

October 30, 2013

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 be successful at reducing direct and indirect costs by decreasing medical spending and workers’ compensation claims, improving productivity and health status, and increasing…

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 diet, and estimates from the years 1988–1994 to 1999–2004 show average daily caloric intake of SSBs increased from 157 to 203 kcal, with 63%…

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 will address the influence of media messages through the development, testing, and dissemination of an intervention that includes media literacy and nutrition…

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 they accomplish their mission is by holding a large number of after-school and late-night programming for teens, most of which include meals and some of which involve teen…

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 independently in their own homes by helping them avoid hospitalization and nursing home placement through improved nutrition. One of their top issues is bringing meals…

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