Nutrition Policy Institute News

Nutrition Policy Institute Director Dr. Lorrene Ritchie presents at the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, SNEB, 2024 international conference.

A recently published study reveals that California students appreciate Universal School Meals, reporting that having meals free of charge for all students made school meals more accessible, reduced stigma, improved food security, and streamlined the process for receiving meals.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, US Congress authorized the USDA to provide free school meals to all students regardless of family income.

A recent Nutrition Policy Institute research brief explores how funds from the US Department of Agriculture and the State of California may have helped schools make improvements to their meal programs.

Children participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Childrencommonly known as WICare at nutritional risk and need essential nutrients from fruits and vegetables to support development.