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Nutrition is a major determinant of health. In order to take advantage of the potential of nutrition to enhance quality of life and the health of the population we must continue to explore effective methods of nutrition promotion.

Donna B. Johnson
Associate Professor

Professor Johnson is also affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Program in Nutritional Sciences and is Associate Director of the Center for Public Health Nutrition. She has a focus on public health nutrition practice, and works closely with state and local health departments on planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health nutrition programs. Dr. Johnson is an investigator at the CDC funded Health Promotion Research Center.

Research Interests:
Pediatric nutrition; efficacy of public health nutrition interventions; public health approaches to obesity

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Contact Information

email:   djohn@u.washington.edu

office:   306B, Raitt Hall

address:
Interdisciplinary Program in Nutritional Sciences
Seattle, WA 98195

campus box:   353410
voice:   206-685-1068
fax:   206-685-1696

Education

PhD   University of Washington, 1995   (Nutritional Science)
MS   Syracuse University, 1979   (Nutrition)
BS   Iowa State University, 1973   (Nutrition)

Recent Publications



Johnson DB, Payne EC, McNeese MA, Allen D. Menu-labeling policy in King County, Washington. Am J Prev Med. 2012 Sep;43(3 Suppl 2):S130-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2012.05.014.  PMID: 22898162
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Kong A, Beresford SA, Alfano CM, Foster-Schubert KE, Neuhouser ML, Johnson DB, Duggan C, Wang CY, Xiao L, Jeffery RW, Bain CE, McTiernan A. Self-monitoring and eating-related behaviors are associated with 12-month weight loss in postmenopausal overweight-to-obese women. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2012 Sep;112(9):1428-35. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.05.014. Epub 2012 Jul 13.  PMID: 22795495    PMCID: PMC3432675
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Cheng CF, Zerzan JC, Johnson DB, Juul SE. Zinc protoporphyrin-to-heme ratios in high-risk and preterm infants. J Pediatr. 2012 Jul;161(1):81-7.e1. Epub 2012 Feb 4.  PMID: 22306048
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Kong A, Beresford SA, Imayama I, Duggan C, Alfano CM, Foster-Schubert KE, Neuhouser ML, Johnson DB, Wang CY, Xiao L, Bain CE, McTiernan A. Adoption of diet-related self-monitoring behaviors varies by race/ethnicity, education, and baseline binge eating score among overweight-to-obese postmenopausal women in a 12-month dietary weight loss intervention. Nutr Res. 2012 Apr;32(4):260-5. Epub 2012 Apr 30.  PMID: 22575038    PMCID: PMC3350640
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Monsivais P, Johnson DB. Improving nutrition in home child care: are food costs a barrier? Public Health Nutr. 2012 Feb;15(2):370-6. Epub 2011 Sep 29.  PMID: 22014448
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Dissertation, Thesis & Capstone Committees (recent HSERV graduates)

2012
Member, thesis committee for Grace Lim
The association between frequency of fast food restaurant visits and diet quality

2010
Member, dissertation committee for Tracy Hilliard
Understanding socioeconomic, sociocultural, and environmental determinants of obesity among African Americans

External Funding (sampling of recent awards from UW SAGE data)

Washington State Obesity Prevention
Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    4/29/2013 - 9/29/2013

Washington State Obesity Prevention
Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    2/22/2013 - 9/29/2013

Measuring the Impact of School Menu Labeling and Menu Labeling Education Over Time
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    12/1/2012 - 5/31/2014

Washington State Obesity Prevention
Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    10/1/2012 - 9/29/2013

Partners in Excellence for Leadership in MCH Nutrition
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013

Washington State Obesity Prevention
Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    6/30/2012 - 6/29/2013

Washington State Obesity Prevention
Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    6/30/2012 - 6/29/2013

Health Promotion Research Center
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
PI:   Harris           Dates:    9/30/2011 - 9/29/2012

Partners in Excellence for Leadership in MCH Nutrition
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012

Washington State Obesity Prevention
Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    6/30/2011 - 6/29/2012

Washington State Obesity Prevention
Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    6/30/2011 - 6/29/2012

Partners in Excellence for Leadership in MCH Nutrition
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    5/1/2011 - 6/30/2011

Washington State Obesity Prevention
Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    12/30/2010 - 6/29/2011

Washington State Obesity Prevention
Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    12/10/2010 - 6/29/2011

Assessing the impact of menu labeling in schools
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    11/15/2010 - 5/15/2012

Health Promotion Research Center
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
PI:   Harris           Dates:    9/30/2010 - 9/29/2011

Washington State Obesity Prevention
Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    9/1/2010 - 6/29/2011

ARRA-CPPW Coalition for Safety and Health in Early Learning
Community Pediatric Foundation of Washington
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    9/1/2010 - 3/19/2012

ARRA, “Communities Putting Prevention to Work- Treeswing/UW
Treeswing
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    8/1/2010 - 3/19/2012

ARRA "Communities Putting Prevention to Work"
Treeswing
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    8/1/2010 - 3/19/2011

Partners in Excellence for Leadership in MCH Nutrition
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    7/1/2010 - 6/30/2011

Collaborative Research Infrastructure to Transform School Health
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    7/1/2010 - 6/30/2013

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers: Special Interest Project Competitive Supplements (SIPS) (U48)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
PI:   Harris           Dates:    9/30/2009 - 9/29/2014

Washington State Obesity Prevention
Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    9/29/2009 - 6/29/2011

Washington State Obesity Prevention
Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    7/1/2009 - 6/29/2010

Partners in Excellence for Leadership in MCH Nutrition
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010

Partners in Excellence for Leadership in MCH Nutrition
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    7/1/2008 - 6/30/2013

Cost and Quality: Economic Determinants of Foods Served in Day Care Homes
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
PI:   Johnson           Dates:    9/1/2007 - 8/31/2010

Projects

Policy Nutrition and Legislation: What works to improve student health? (PLAN)
A three year research grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to study the impact of changes in school nutrition policies in Washington middle schools.
Washington Active Bodies Active Minds (WAABAM)
Development, dissemination and evaluation of resources to ensure that environments for children ages 2-5 encourage minimum screen time and maximum physical activity
Partnership with the Washington State Department of Health for Nutrition and Physical Activity in Prevention of Obesity
Implementation and evaluation of the Washington State Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan through ongoing efforts of multi-sectoral partners and targeted initiatives in five Healthy Communities.

Links

Center for Public Health Nutrition
Active Bodies Active Minds - Minimize Screen Time, Maximize Health
Partners in Action - Nutrition & Physical Activity in Washington
Healthy Schools in Washington - Resources for enhancing the nutrition and physical activity environment for our students

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