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NPI researchers present on critical role of WIC during COVID-19 pandemic at the American Society for Nutrition's annual conference, Nutrition 2021

Jun 11, 2021

New policy brief shows that participation in WIC is linked to higher diet quality in children

Jun 3, 2021

NPI researchers share the experiences of California WIC families during the COVID-19 pandemic at California WIC Association conference

May 11, 2021

New NPI study evaluates restaurant kids' meal beverage offerings before and after implementation of healthy default beverage policies in California and Wilmington, DE

Apr 19, 2021

New research brief on removing chocolate milk from school cafeterias' positive impact on student population nutrition

Apr 15, 2021

NPI researchers use factor analysis method to evaluate the effect of school nutrition environments on child health

Mar 22, 2021

New study with California university students defines student basic needs as more than minimal food and housing

Mar 19, 2021

Call for manuscript submissions: IJERPH Special Issue on Improving School Nutrition

Mar 17, 2021

Dairy Council of California funds new NPI pilot study on milk types for toddlers

Mar 10, 2021

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation supports NPI and National WIC Association to explore WIC program adaptations during COVID-19

Feb 10, 2021

Nutrition standards can be implemented by family child care home providers

Jan 27, 2021

New research brief shares what Los Angeles County WIC participants are saying about WIC during COVID

Jan 12, 2021

Measuring childhood obesity prevention policies and practices using self-report from key informants in diverse settings

Dec 22, 2020

Children's perception of the neighborhood environment is associated with higher levels of physical activity in Hispanic children

Dec 21, 2020

Fewer state regulations exist for family child care homes compared to child care centers on supporting breastfeeding and healthy beverages according to latest NPI study

Nov 16, 2020

Nutrition standards in family child care settings published in 95th Nestle Nutrition Institute Workshop Series proceedings

Nov 13, 2020

Lorrene Ritchie quoted in UPI and The Washington Newsday articles on how to increase pre-school children’s interest in fruit and vegetables

Nov 13, 2020

Systematic review and meta-analysis of childhood obesity interventions for preschool children aged 2-5 years

Nov 2, 2020

New NPI study shows WIC participant preferences align with national recommendations to increase fruits and vegetables in the WIC food package

Nov 2, 2020

Nutrition Policy Institute researchers present at the American Public Health Association's 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting and Expo

Oct 20, 2020