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Study suggests SNAP shoppers can access organic fruits and vegetables at lower prices when shopping at farmers' markets compared to supermarkets

May 13, 2022
- Family
- Food
- Health
New research brief describes an innovative school district food distribution hub connecting local growers with institutional buyers to increase access to fresh, local, high-quality produce

Apr 12, 2022
- Family
- Food
- Health
NPI researchers receive additional funding to evaluate the California Nutrition Incentive Program at farmers’ markets during the COVID-19 pandemic

Feb 1, 2022
- Family
- Food
- Health
New study suggests limited implementation of California’s Healthy Default Beverage law for children’s meals sold online

Jan 28, 2022
- Family
- Food
- Health
New study suggests Harvest of the Month curriculum increases fruit and vegetable intake in school children

Nov 24, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
New study of Rethink Your Drink curriculum to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in high school students suggests targeting younger students may be more effective

Nov 23, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
Nutrition Policy Institute researchers present at American Public Health Association annual meeting on increasing fresh local produce in prisons, nutrition text messages to SNAP participants, and delayed access to healthcare during COVID-19

Oct 19, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
Nutrition Policy Institute partners with UC researchers to identify promising practices to support the health of California agriculture workers

Sep 14, 2021
- Agriculture
- Health
California WIC participants and agency directors agree that COVID flexibilities be retained as program options going forward

Jun 17, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
UC Merced conference provides research findings on farmworker health and safety

Apr 22, 2021