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Study finds universal school meals boost access and ease food insecurity

Nov 14, 2024
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- Food
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NPI presents on solid waste reduction achieved by schools transitioning to reusables in school meals at the Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit

Nov 6, 2024
- Family
- Food
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Job opening: Cooperative Extension Specialist and Director Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California

Nov 5, 2024
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- Food
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New study identifies SNAP shopper and farmers’ market staff perceptions of benefits and challenges of a pilot supplemental benefit model

Oct 29, 2024
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NPI researchers present at annual American Public Health Association conference

Oct 24, 2024
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University of California research group releases new fact sheet on sugary drinks and tooth decay

Oct 22, 2024
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NPI submits comments to US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on drinking water, added sugars and saturated fat

Oct 21, 2024
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NPI’s collaborative research featured in Nutrients special journal issue on School Meals and Children’s Dietary Behaviour

Oct 16, 2024
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- Food
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NPI researcher Kassandra Bacon to present at the 2024 Child and Adult Care Food Program conference

Oct 3, 2024
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Recent study reveals increased CACFP reimbursements during COVID-19 boosted meal quality in California family child care homes

Oct 1, 2024
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Arizona survey of food service directors finds the transition away from free school meals posed challenges for students, parents, and administration

Sep 26, 2024
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NPI welcomes UC Irvine graduate student Christian Black as UC Bonnie Reiss Climate Action Sustainable Agriculture and Food Fellow

Sep 6, 2024
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Article in The Daily Californian highlights Berkeley’s unprecedented soda tax, and its potential for indefinite renewal

Aug 27, 2024
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Receive free milk for one year and up to $275 by participating in a study on milk consumption for toddlers

Aug 14, 2024
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NPI’s 10 year anniversary honored by Senator Nancy Skinner and Assembly Member Mia Bonta with California Legislature members resolution

Aug 8, 2024
- Family
- Food
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Hiring survey workers to support study on drinking water in child care centers in San Jose

Aug 7, 2024
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Article in The Guardian highlights barriers to potable water access in schools and childcare centers nationwide despite legislation to ensure water availability

Aug 6, 2024
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NPI researcher Lorrene Ritchie presents at 2024 Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior conference

Jul 26, 2024
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Students perceive that Universal School Meals reduce stigma, promote food security, simplify payments and increase participation

Jul 15, 2024
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Mixed-methods analysis shows high support among Maine and California parents for School Meals for All policy

Jul 15, 2024
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