Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
NSP
April 22, 2020
Sowing self-reliance down the supply chain
How food insecurity is growing in the Pacific Northwest and a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and insights on how supporting sustainable and local farms and food producers can help reduce impacts on the global food supply. The article quotes food systems expert and Nutritional Sciences Program core faculty member Yona Sipos.April 16, 2020
Seattle residents consuming fewer sugary drinks after city’s ‘soda tax’
New 12-month report co-authored by UW Center for Public Health Nutrition researchers Jessica Jones-Smith, Lina Walkinshaw and Vanessa Oddo offer surprise finding that one year after Seattle’s tax on sweetened beverages took effect, low-income children and their parents were consuming significantly fewer sugary drink.Lower-income kids in Seattle are drinking less pop than before soda tax, but so are kids outside the city
Latest analysis of the Seattle’s soda tax and its impact on consumer purchasing choices authored by researchers from UW’s Center for Public Health Nutrition researchers Jessica Jones-Smith, Lina Walkinshaw and Vanessa Oddo.April 9, 2020
Staying safe at the grocery store: Gloves, masks, wipes are key during coronavirus pandemic
Grocery store etiquette and coronavirus: Tips on how to not be a jerk while shopping
Faculty member Anne-Marie Gloster contributes to this story outlining ways to navigate the grocery store during the Coronavirus crisis.April 1, 2020
Your coronavirus grocery questions, answered by experts
UW Nutritional Sciences Program faculty member Anne-Marie Gloster is quoted in this article from Vox which outlines the important safety guidelines to follow when shopping for food during the Coronavirus crisis.Shopping for Groceries During Coronavirus Crisis
Faculty member Anne-Marie Gloster is featured, offering advice on how to strategically shop for food during the Coronavirus crisis.March 30, 2020
Food in the time of coronavirus
Nutritional Sciences core faculty member Yona Sipos offers tips and advice on how to eat sustainably, support local food producers and the planet during COVID-19.Position opening for administrative assistant
The Nutritional Sciences Program in the UW School of Public Health has an outstanding full time opportunity for a Administrative Assistant 3. The person in this position is a central team member and important contributor in a dynamic program office. The position provides customer service, reception, instructional support, fiscal support, committee support, and related assistance...March 13, 2020
Food for thought: How to approach nutrition to empower your mind and wellness
GCPD Program Michelle Averill shares tips for applying mindfulness to nutrition choices during the COVID-19 pandemic.Previous page Next page