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A qualitative investigation of resilience among small farms in western Washington: experiences during the first growing season of COVID-19
The 2020 growing season presented new and significant challenges for farmers and farms across the United States as they navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. Washington State has rich and diverse agriculture and as such serves ... -
A Qualitative Study of U.S. Food Waste Programs and Activities at the State and Local Level
In the United States, 40 percent of all food intended for human consumption is lost or wasted. This has economic, environmental, and social consequences that justify the involvement of public agencies. Although there have ... -
A Qualitative Study on the Development and Adoption of the First State-Wide Comprehensive Food Service Guidelines for Improving the Health and Productivity of State Employees
Introduction: In 2013, Washington State became the first to adopt state-wide comprehensive food service guidelines to increase the availability of healthy food and beverages sold to state employees and served to state ... -
A Systematic Review Characterizing Farm Direct Marketing Challenges, Strategies, and Opportunities
Background: In response to growing demand for local food, direct marketing has grown markedly over the past thirty years but continues to make up a small percentage of farm sales in the United States. We aimed to perform ... -
Accuracy of volumetric vs. weight measurement in nutrient analysis for research
Accuracy of volumetric vs. weight measurement in nutrient analysis for research Emma K. Partridge, Student, University of Washington Jeannette M. Schenk, PHD, MS, RD, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Kara Breymeyer, ... -
Acquired copper deficiency post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery: A retrospective review
(2013-07-25)Copper is an essential trace element which operates as a vital cofactor in enzymatic reactions crucial to normal function of the hematologic, vascular, skeletal, and the nervous systems. It is also a key component of the ... -
Adherence to Micronutrient Supplementation in Bariatric Patients
Background Micronutrient deficiencies are key concerns after bariatric surgery. Routine supplementation of certain vitamins and minerals is a lifelong requirement following bariatric procedures to minimize the risks of ... -
An Analysis of the Adoption and Implementation of Breastfeeding Policies in Washington State Clinics
Background: The benefits of breastfeeding for the mother-infant dyad and broader society are well documented. While U.S. breastfeeding initiation rates have improved over the past decade, rates for exclusive breastfeeding ... -
An Evaluation of Current Lunchroom Food Waste and Food Rescue Programs in a Washington State School District
Public schools waste approximately 30% to 50% of edible food and thus provide opportunities to study the problem of food waste and explorefood rescue initiatives.This case studyevaluates lunchroom waste sorting and food ... -
An Examination of Sleep Pattern Characteristics and Healthy Eating Index Scores Among Students in a Circadian Biology Class
Introduction Sleep restriction and circadian misalignment are associated with increased risk of chronic disease, as is poor dietary quality. College students are at risk for developing restricted, irregular sleep and poor ... -
Analysis of Child Undernutrition Intervention Priorities Among Nutrition Stakeholders from Multiple Low and Middle-Income Countries
Background: World Health Assembly 2025 targets call for reducing and maintaining the global prevalence of wasting (weight-for-height z score [WHZ] < - 2 SD) among children under five to below 5%. However, currently ... -
Assessing Green Space as a Correlate of Physical Activity AmongTwins
(2013-11-14)Background: The health benefits of regular physical activity are well established. However, the contribution of natural and "built" environmental factors, including access to green space, to physical activity levels remains ... -
Assessing the Impact of Post-Purchase Barriers on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: A Secondary Analysis of a Survey of SNAP Recipients at Seattle Farmers Markets
Objectives: This secondary analysis identifies and describes the impact of self-reported barriers between purchasing produce at farmers markets and consuming that produce at home. This analysis also compares demographic ... -
Assessing the Sodium Content of Foods in the Emergency Food System
Background: The emergency food system is an increasingly important source of food for food insecure households. Meanwhile, there is growing concern among food banks, food bank clients, and public health officials in regard ... -
Assessment of Parenting Stress as Measured by the Parenting Stress Index-Short Form Related to Treatment and Management of a Child with Phenylketonuria
(2013-07-23)Levels of parenting stress in parents/caregivers of children with phenylketonuria (PKU) and factors associated with stress levels were evaluated, using the Parenting Stress Index-Short Form, in this study. Participants ... -
The Association between Access to Water and Sugary-Sweetened Beverage Consumption in 37 Schools in King County
(2013-07-25)Background: Water is the ideal source of hydration with several health benefits. Water can be substituted for sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) to decrease energy intake and other negative health consequences of SSBs. ... -
The association between baseline fructose consumption and baseline biomarkers of inflammation in a randomized controlled feeding trial.
Background: High fructose intake, especially through sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, has been associated with increased risk of chronic diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, ... -
Association between Food Swamps and the Diet Quality of Household Food Purchases in a Nationwide Sample
Background: Food swamp is a term for local food environments where there exists a higher density of unhealthy food retailers selling more energy-dense, nutrient-poor food offerings relative to healthier options. Those ... -
Association between objective measurement of walking activity and neighborhood walkability
(2014-04-30)Background: Walking is the most common form of physical activity (PA) among U.S. adults, and is the most popular choice of aerobic PA to improve overall health. Although walking has received increased attention in recent ... -
Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity in a Pediatric Population
University of Washington Abstract Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity in a Pediatric Population Ge (Lilly) Wang Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Donna B. Johnson, RD, PhD Nutritional Sciences ...