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NPI director is keynote presenter at the Conference on School Meals in Bergen, Norway

Jun 6, 2022

NPI researchers share latest findings on CA Universal School Meals in CA Local School Wellness Policy Webinar

Jun 3, 2022

New study and research brief describe school meal distribution during COVID-19 school closures and actionable steps for providing equitable meal access during emergencies

May 27, 2022

Marisa Tsai recognized with an American Society for Nutrition emerging leader in nutrition science award

May 17, 2022

New policy brief to inform California’s SB 1481 shows how the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program fills nutrition gaps for preschoolers

May 17, 2022

Study identifies how to help college students access the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

May 16, 2022

Support the Nutrition Policy Institute Student Fellowship on Giving Day 2022 on May 19

May 16, 2022

UC researchers propose new tool to measure school food packaging waste as few standardized methodologies exist

May 13, 2022

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

May 13, 2022

NPI presents early survey results at CA Department of Education Universal Meals Listening Session Tues., May 17, 2022, 2 p.m.

May 12, 2022

Webinar: Improving Drinking Water Equity & Access in Schools, Thurs., May 19, 2022, 10-10:50 a.m. PT

May 11, 2022

Longer breastfeeding duration is associated with a greater variety of vegetables consumed by young children

Apr 22, 2022

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

Nutrition Policy Institute research on school meals during COVID-19 and school drinking water promotion for obesity prevention presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2022 meeting

Apr 8, 2022

Marisa Tsai receives UC Berkeley Cheri Pies award for her doctoral studies to examine intergenerational transmission of food security

Mar 30, 2022

Comprehensive California and US-based COVID-19 policy database characterizes the landscape of safety net programs and policies during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 16, 2022

New policy brief provides evidence-based recommendations for strengthening the WIC Program to support healthier kids and moms

Mar 14, 2022

New research shows an increased WIC Cash Value Benefit for purchasing fruits and vegetables improves children’s consumption of fruits and vegetables

Mar 7, 2022

Disparities exist between racial/ethnic groups in impact of WIC participation on children’s sugar-sweetened beverage intake as found in new study

Mar 2, 2022

NPI research featured in Civil Eats article on California’s $20 million investment in the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

Feb 22, 2022