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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

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

June 11, 2021

By Danielle Lee

The federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for low-income women, infants and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

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

June 3, 2021

By Danielle Lee

More than half of infants in the US participate in the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New NPI resource provides information on safe reopening of building plumbing following pandemic closures

May 14, 2021

By Danielle Lee

When buildings have had low or no water use for example, during COVID-19 pandemic closures it is important to restart building plumbing systems safely.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

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

May 14, 2021

By Danielle Lee

Throughout the pandemic, the Nutrition Policy Institute policy team, Christina Hecht and Ken Hecht, have partnered with a Stanford University research team and two San Joaquin Valley community-based organizations to help improve access to school meals.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

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

May 11, 2021

By Danielle Lee

The federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for low-income women, infants and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk.