Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
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March 24, 2025
Inspiring food curiosity with preschoolers for health equity
MPH student Karen Krol created recipes to introduce young children to healthy local Washington foods.
February 26, 2025
The power of in-person dietetics mentoring
For registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) in training, one of the most valuable connections to form is with a mentor. While virtual resources and online networking have their place, face-to-face mentorship provides unique benefits that can shape a dietetic student’s path to becoming a successful dietitian.
February 25, 2025
Gobsmacked by groceries, Inflation inching higher for Washington consumers weary at the market
The Spokesman Review highlights both the national trends of food costs, as well as Washington state trends, pointing to a report released in February from the Washington State Food Security Surveys, showing that state residents continue to worry about food prices.
UW, WSU study shows WA residents struggling to pay for one particular monthly expense
This article by the Bellingham Herald highlights findings from the fifth edition of the Washington State Food Security Survey released on Feb. 13, revealing a potential rise in food insecurity in Washington.
Grocery prices are a top financial worry, WA residents say
The Seattle Times looks at the growing high cost of food for Washington households, citing a state-wide survey conducted by UW Food Systems researchers called WAFOOD. FSNH faculty member Marie Spiker is quoted, “Of all the indicators that we have of how are households doing financially, food insecurity is a really important one, because it…
February 14, 2025
The growing struggle to afford groceries in Washington State
Groceries were the most common expense reported as hard to afford in the past month, followed by housing, according to the latest WAFOOD survey. Rising food prices and the expiration of pandemic-era assistance programs have intensified economic pressures on households statewide.
January 8, 2025
Autumn 2024 marks highest demand in UW Food Pantry history
UW Food Pantry donations for fall quarter of 2024 included 12% of donations from food drives, 11% from individual donations, and 15 to 20% came from on-campus dining facilities. Through work conducted by student capstone teams in winter 2024, the Pantry gleans unused food from UW in order to increase sustainability in providing resources to…
January 6, 2025
Photovoice study to capture UW students’ experiences with food security
University of Washington researchers in the School of Public Health are now recruiting participants for a unique Photovoice study about food security on the UW campus. Photovoice is a powerful qualitative research method that gathers photos and narratives from community members to amplify their voices and ultimately take actionable steps. The goal of the study is…
December 11, 2024
Mayor Harrell Releases Updated “Food Action Plan” to Guide City Policies and Programs, Increase Food Security in Seattle
Yona Sipos, core faculty in the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health program is quoted in this recent post by the City of Seattle Mayor’s office, remarking, “The recently updated plan provides an impressive vision of how we can all pursue equity, sustainability, and resilience for our City and region. Food and food systems can truly…
November 14, 2024
Seeking applicants for full-time assistant teaching professor in UW Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Join our vibrant and growing faculty team at the University of Washington’s Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health program in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington. The Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health (FSNH) program in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at…
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