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@uwfsnh.bsky.social

Interdisciplinary program in the UW School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social preparing future leaders in food systems and nutritional sciences to address issues in population health locally, regionally, and globally.

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Congratulations to graduate student Stephanie Du on completion of her master's thesis defense this past May!

02.07.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to MPH/GCPD student Hannah Sanders, recipient of the @uwsph.bsky.social 2025 Outstanding Master's Student Award! Hannah is recognized for her demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Read more about her work at: bit.ly/4mN070l

04.06.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to senior student Alex Ball, recipient of the @uwsph.bsky.social 2025 Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award! Alex has worked with the UW Farm to help distribute produce to both community households and UW students, and much more. Read more at: bit.ly/4mN070l

04.06.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How does a UW student who identifies as 'food insecure' navigate their daily life in food choices? Led by student capstone teams in the @uwsph.bsky.social @uwfsnh.bsky.social, a photovoice project highlights how students navigate food choices. Attend the exhibit May 28/ read more: bit.ly/45ktUan

22.05.2025 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Cristen L. Harris @uwfsnh.bsky.social @uwsph.bsky.social and @uwepidemiology.bsky.social is co-author of a paper offering new strategies for program directors and educators to use as a framework for incorporating weight-inclusive approaches into their dietetics programs. Read more: bit.ly/3FgY6su

20.05.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UW project took nuisance seaweed from shellfish farm to help growers. The USDA cut its funding A $5 million grant to promote climate-smart farm practices that funded the Blue Carbon, Green Fields project was cancelled by the USDA.

The USDA cancelled a $5 million grant to promote climate-smart farm practices that funded the Blue Carbon, Green Fields project at the University of Washington.

14.05.2025 23:48 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to our senior students in the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health undergraduate major @uwsph.bsky.social who are participating in today’s 28th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium: Harika Parimi, Lily Gela Farnham, Naya Basil Salah, and Anna Pham! Details: www.washington.edu/urs/

16.05.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s called β€˜food apartheid’ and it’s happening in Seattle A new Trader Joe’s store in North Seattle underscores a not-so-hidden problem about grocery stores in South Seattle, writes columnist Naomi Ishisaka.

Access to healthful food is a serious issue that leads to poorer health outcomes for communities of color. @uw-healthsystems.bsky.social's Jesse Jones-Smith shares insight on food inequalities and why we need to look towards the policies that influence these critical #socialdeterminantsofhealth ▢️

29.04.2025 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Evelyn Grijalva, Karen Krol, Hannah Sanders, and Miki Suarez-Thai will participate in the 2025 MPH Practicum Symposium tomorrow (April 9) sponsored by @uwsph.bsky.social the UW School of Public Health. Read more about our students' practicum sites and projects at: foodsystems.uw.edu/news/mph-nut...

08.04.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GCPD students explore the cultural significance and health benefits of coffee at a recent two-hour tasting session at Husky Grind. Two students presented information about health benefits, which turns out that the cultural significance of coffee is stronger than the known health benefits.

12.03.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day from UW Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health! This day celebrates the important role of RDNs in providing food and nutrition services, and being recognized as indispensable providers of such services. #RDNday #NationalNutritionMonth foodsystems.uw.edu/rdn

12.03.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highlights from this week's FSNH Research Symposium which provided a platform for faculty and graduate students in the program to share information about their research and interests. Second year and PhD students shared snapshots of their projects.

06.03.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Food systems in lower and middle income countries," will be presented by Adam Drewnowski Friday, Feb. 14 in Kane Hall 130 at 12:30 p.m. Drewnowski is professor of epidemiology @uwepidemiology.bsky.social and core faculty in @uwfsnh.bsky.social in the School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social

12.02.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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