Nutrition & Health

slices of red watermelon on a plate
UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Preserve Watermelon and Eat Summer All Year Long!

July 14, 2025
By Robin E Martin
Preserve It! Summer With Watermelon! by UCCE Master Food Preserver Laurie Lewis Nothing quenches thirst in the heat of the summer as a sweet watermelon can. Who else has childhood memories holding a generous slice in your hands, biting into the fruit as the juice ran down both arms?Watermelon Rinds…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Caregivers perceive that the social aspects of school meals encourage meal participation and consumption

July 10, 2025
By Jean Aquino, Danielle Lee, Monica D Zuercher, Wendi Gosliner
A new study exploring caregiver perceptions revealed that caregivers believe that social interaction during school meals is important for their children and may encourage healthy meal consumption. Universal School Meals provide school-aged students with nutritious breakfasts and lunches on all school…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Recent study shows WIC participation supports improved diet quality and reduced food insecurity through childhood

July 9, 2025
By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC, supports the health of low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children by providing access to nutritious foods, nutrition education, and health referrals through state and local agencies…
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Noticias: Article

Mosquitos salen positivos del virus de Nilo Occidental en California

July 8, 2025
By Basilisa M Rawleigh
La temporada de los mosquitos sigue en su apogeo en California y el mortal virus de Nilo Occidental continúa abriéndose camino por el estado. Los funcionarios de salud han identificado la presencia del virus en 17 condados y confirmado una muerte humana en lo que va del año. El virus del Nilo Occidental es…
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Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus Throughout CA

July 7, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce
Mosquito season is in full swing in California, and the deadly West Nile virus is making its way around the state. Health officials have identified the virus in 17 counties and there has been 1 confirmed human death so far this year. West Nile virus is one of several diseases that can be transmitted to…
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Lake Merritt Trial Gardens bee garden with several variety of flowers in bloom
UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Page

Lake Merritt Trial Gardens: Self-Guided Tour

Visitors to the Lake Merritt Trial Gardens are invited to take a self-guided tour to find inspiration and see practical applications for growing plants and vegetables in our local, marine-influenced climate.
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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Growing Healthy Communities Together

June 26, 2025
By Kristian M Salgado-Jacobo
What happens when nutrition experts team up with gardening pros? Communities across California get healthier, one garden at a time.The partnership between CalFresh Healthy Living, UC, and the UC Master Gardener Program combines the best of both programs under UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. The UC…
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imagen de bellotas de roble negro y historia de estas bellotas
Blog de Alimentos: Article

Soberanía Alimentaria Indígena: Derecho a una alimentación digna

June 23, 2025
By Kitty Oppliger
 In EnglishSon cuatro los principios de la Soberanía Alimentaria IndígenaEn el 2007, el primer Foro de Soberanía Alimentaria definió el concepto como “el derecho de los pueblos a alimentos saludables y culturalmente apropiados producidos a través de métodos ecológicamente racionales y sustentables y su…
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