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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI releases research brief on association between school meal intake and fruit, vegetable, and sugary drink consumption during COVID-19

February 21, 2025

By Danielle Lee, Reka Vasicsek, Amanda M Linares

A new research brief developed by the Nutrition Policy Institute outlines the results and implications of the 2023 study: Association of Frequency of School Meal Consumption and Student Dietary Intake During COVID-Related School Closures.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI researchers Danielle Lee and Dania Orta-Aleman to present at the 2025 National WIC Association’s Virtual National Policy Conference

February 17, 2025

By Jean Aquino

Nutrition Policy Institute's Danielle Lee and Dania Orta-Aleman will present with Pepperdine University's Loan Kim at the 2025 National WIC Association's National Policy Virtual Conference.

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NPI submits comments on the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

February 14, 2025

By Danielle Lee, Christina E Hecht, Lorrene D Ritchie

Nutrition Policy Institute submitted a public comment on the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, advising adoption of the report's evidence-based recommendations into the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. This was in response to the U.S.

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New study evaluates costs of school-based water promotion program

February 7, 2025

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

A new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provides insights into the costs of implementing Water First, a school-based water promotion program shown to prevent overweight in children.

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NPI releases research brief on challenges of transitioning from free school meals for all students in Texas schools

February 4, 2025

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Danielle Lee, Monica D Zuercher

A recent research brief developed by the Nutrition Policy Institute highlights the impact of the end of federal waivers on Texas school meal programs, allowing school meals to be served free of charge.