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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New NPI tool to assess healthful eating and physical activity practices in places children learn

December 17, 2020

By Danielle Lee

Child care sites, schools, and out-of-school programs are important targets for health promotions and practices to support children in healthy eating and physical activity.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Nutrition Policy Institute submits comments to FDA on public health harms of "transition formula" and "toddler milks"

December 9, 2020

By Danielle Lee

Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption during the first five years of life is not recommended as this can lead to long-term health risks.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI Brown Bag: Structural barriers influencing food insecurity, malnutrition, and health among Latinos in the San Joaquin Valley during COVID-19

December 3, 2020

By Danielle Lee

During the COVID-19 pandemic, mass unemployment and loss of income have contributed to rapid increases in food insecurity in the US. Latino households, in particular, have faced multiple health, social, and economic vulnerabilities. The Nutrition Policy Institute welcomed UC Merced's Denise D.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Research brief shares findings from an evaluation of the California Nutrition Incentive Program at Farmers’ Market

November 19, 2020

By Danielle Lee

The California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) provides CalFresh shoppers a dollar-for-dollar match when purchasing California-grown fruits and vegetables at participating Certified Farmers Markets and small food stores. Over 4.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Donate on #GivingTuesday to support NPI in conducting policy-relevant research to fight food insecurity and support nutrition programs for California’s most vulnerable populations

November 17, 2020

By Danielle Lee

#GivingTuesday invites you to join a movement to celebrate giving and encourage more, better and smarter giving during the holiday season. SAVE THE DATE - Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 - this year's #GivingTuesday.