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Validated Local School Wellness Policy Implementation site-level questionnaire for elementary schools developed by NPI researchers

Jan 25, 2022
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NPI to conduct evaluation of California’s Free School Meals for All legislation with funding from the California state legislative office

Dec 15, 2021
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New study describes leadership characteristics of school nutrition professionals that can best support successful implementation of nutrition interventions

Nov 1, 2021
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Study by Stanford and NPI researchers describes barriers and best-practices for school districts offering meals during the COVID-19 pandemic despite school closures

Aug 19, 2021
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Three new NPI policy briefs elevate San Joaquin Valley parent voices on importance of School Meals for All

May 14, 2021
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NPI policy brief calls for an added sugars standard for school meals

Apr 26, 2021
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New research brief on removing chocolate milk from school cafeterias' positive impact on student population nutrition

Apr 15, 2021
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NPI researchers use factor analysis method to evaluate the effect of school nutrition environments on child health

Mar 22, 2021
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Call for manuscript submissions: IJERPH Special Issue on Improving School Nutrition

Mar 17, 2021
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Nutrition Policy Institute submits comments to USDA in opposition of returning flavored milks to school meal program

Dec 28, 2020
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Fact sheet on boosting school meal participation released by NPI, Stanford Pediatrics and School Nutrition Association

Nov 4, 2020
Hannah Thompson and Lorrene Ritchie quoted in The Daily Californian article on USDA school meal participation study

Oct 13, 2020
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NPI research on school milk policies to reduce students' added sugar intake featured in Feedstuffs article

Oct 1, 2020
New study by NPI researchers finds that removing sweetened chocolate milk from school lunch reduces students' added sugar intake from milk, but does not reduce intake of calcium, protein or Vitamin D

Sep 21, 2020
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Lorrene Ritchie publishes invited commentary on why school meals matter now more than ever

Aug 26, 2020
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Fact sheet series provides critical information for school meal provision

Aug 24, 2020
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New NPI study shows that the Community Eligibility Provision improves access to school breakfast and lunch in high-poverty schools

Aug 5, 2020
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Nutrition Policy Institute submits comments to USDA in opposition of proposed rule to roll back nutrition standards for meals in child care and school

Apr 22, 2020
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Collaborative Nutrition Policy Institute study sheds light on challenges of increasing school lunch participation

Apr 3, 2020
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