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Nutrition Policy Institute researchers present at Healthy Eating Research 14th annual grantee meeting in Denver

February 26, 2020

By Danielle Lee

Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) researchers will attend and present at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Healthy Eating Research (HER) program's 14th annual grantee meeting in Denver, Colorado on March 3-4, 2020.

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UC Global Food Initiative fellow identifies efforts to address both food and housing insecurity in California

February 25, 2020

By Danielle Lee

Californians are struggling to afford adequate housing and food, yet little is known about the intersection of individuals and families experiencing both housing and food insecurity.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New National Drinking Water Alliance fact sheet puts a spotlight on childcare tap water safety

February 20, 2020

By Danielle Lee

The National Drinking Water Alliance, coordinated by the Nutrition Policy Institute, created a new fact sheet which aims to demystify tap water contamination and provide clear information on tap water safety for childcare providers and for parents of young children.

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NPI Brown Bag Event: How Low-Income Parents Use Food to Create Meaningful Social Experience, February 6, 12pm

February 5, 2020

By Danielle Lee

Caitlin Daniel, a postdoctoral researcher with the Nutrition Policy Institute and University of California, Berkeley Sociology Department will present at the next NPI Brown Bag on Thursday, February 6 at 12:00 noon on "How Low-Income Parents Use Food to Create Meaningful Social Experience".

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Free online professional development class: Healthy Beverages in Early Care & Education

February 4, 2020

By Danielle Lee

The University of California is providing a free online course, Healthy Beverages in Early Care & Education, in English and Spanish for child care providers in California.