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Best of Science Letters

The Nutrition Policy Institute's mission is to conduct and translate policy-relevant research to transform environments for healthy children, families and communities. While federal agencies must solicit input via public comment periods, Best of Science Letters may be used to translate the evidence base to…
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Two vending machines side by side. The one on the left contains less healthy processed food items, and the one on the right contains healthier food items and snacks.
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UC Healthy Vending Policy

The Healthy Vending Guidelines provide a consistent set of nutrition criteria and recommended implementation procedures for all University of California campuses to follow. The University of California Global Food Initiative Healthy Vending Work Group, led by the Nutrition Policy Institute from 2015-2018,…
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Public Comments

The Nutrition Policy Institute often submits public comments related to our research on public health nutrition and physical activity programs and policies. Federal agencies develop rules and regulations to implement laws passed by Congress. By law, the agencies are required to open public comment periods…
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Online Trainings

The Nutrition Policy Institute has created several online trainings to support healthy eating and active living in a variety of settings including food banks and childcare.
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Bebidas Saludables en el Cuidado y Educación de la Infancia Temprana

Este curso en lnea es una forma divertida e interactiva de conocer las ltimas recomendaciones sobre bebidas saludables para nios y ayudar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil a cumplir con los requisitos de la Ley de Bebidas Saludables en Cuidado Infantil de California (AB 2084).
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Healthy Beverages in Early Care & Education Online Training

The Nutrition Policy Institute created a 30-minute, on-demand online training for child care providers to learn about the latest recommendations for healthy beverages for children and help child care providers meet the requirements of the California Healthy Beverages in Child Care Act (AB 2084).
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Our Impact

NPI's research provides influential evidence that shapes federal, state and local nutrition programs. Since 2014, NPI has contributed to several program and policy wins! Read about our impact!
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The Heavy Environmental Impact of Sugary Drinks

November 1, 2022
Fact Sheet • University of California Research Consortium on Beverages and Health • American Heart Association • November 2022 • Download PDF (250 KB)  What’s in the can? The liquid contents of sugary drinks are produced from both agricultural products and manufactured…
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