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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Top health experts release new drink recommendations for kids and teens’ overall health

January 30, 2025

By Lorrene D Ritchie, Danielle Lee

Experts from leading health and nutrition organizations recommend kids and teens drink plain water, plain pasteurized milk, and limited amounts of 100% fruit and vegetable juice for optimal nutrition and hydration.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Study finds school-based water promotion programs impact children differently based on food insecurity

January 29, 2025

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Danielle Lee

A recent study highlights how food insecurity may influence the effectiveness of school-based programs aimed at reducing childhood obesity by promoting water consumption and reduced sugar-sweetened beverage intake.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study shows that long-term investments in community nutrition policies and programs supports healthy food access

January 27, 2025

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Danielle Lee

A recent study highlights the importance of sustained investment in community nutrition programs and policies to improve healthy food access at home. Children get up to two-thirds of their food from home, making the availability of food in their household a key role in shaping their diets.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI releases CalFresh Healthy Living data briefs for federal fiscal year 2024

January 23, 2025

By Miranda W Brown, Danielle Lee, Carolyn D Rider

A new set of data briefs developed by the Nutrition Policy Institute showcases the impactful programming carried out by local health departments through CalFresh Healthy Living (California's SNAP-Ed program) during federal fiscal year 2024.

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NPI researchers present at the 45th annual EcoFarm conference

January 22, 2025

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Danielle Lee, Kassandra A Bacon

Nutrition Policy Institute researchers Kassandra Bacon and Ron Strochlic present with Hope Sippola of Spork Food Hub at the 2025 annual EcoFarm conference in Pacific Grove, CA.