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NPI studies featured in Nutrition and Obesity Policy Research and Evaluation Network special collection

February 9, 2026

By Danielle Lee

The Nutrition and Obesity Policy Research and Evaluation Network, or NOPREN, informs policies and practices designed to support the intake of healthy, nutritious foods so that everyone has a fair chance at health. It is a collaborative network of policy researchers and evaluators, practitioners, people…

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Three-in-four U.S. Women of reproductive age report insufficient physical activity

February 5, 2026

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon

A new study reports that an astounding 75% of U.S. women of reproductive age do not meet activity guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Researchers analyzed the most recent data from the National Health Interview Survey, following nearly 11,000 female respondents aged 18 to…

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Wendi Gosliner quoted in FactCheck.org article on why Americans don't need "dramatically" more protein

February 3, 2026

By Danielle Lee

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during a Jan. 21 rally, that Americans need to “dramatically” increase intake—“The science was clear enough on proteins that we should dramatically increase our input of proteins.” However, the science does not back up…

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New study finds higher Chronic Fatigue Syndrome risk among LGB+ Adults

January 30, 2026

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other sexual minority individuals—or LGB+—experience persistent health disparities and higher rates of depression related to discrimination and minority stress, yet the burden of chronic fatigue syndrome, a debilitating and often misdiagnosed condition, is not well understood…

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New report highlights impact of November 2025 CalFresh benefit disruption on charitable food sites

January 29, 2026

By Danielle Lee

A new report from the Nutrition Policy Institute documents the impacts of the unprecedented November 2025 CalFresh benefit disruption during the federal government shutdown based on field observations at California charitable food distribution sites. For the first time in the history of the Supplemental…

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