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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New policy briefs highlight the need for expanded shopping options and smartphone app modifications to help WIC participants redeem food benefits

December 2, 2024

By Lorrene D Ritchie, Danielle Lee

Nutrition Policy Institute, in collaboration with the National WIC Association and Pepperdine University, released two policy briefs encouraging modernization efforts for the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, commonly known as WIC.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New infographic highlights improved dietary intake and physical activity among adults participating in CalFresh Healthy Living

November 27, 2024

By Danielle Lee, Amanda M Linares

CalFresh Healthy Living aims to improve the health and wellbeing of Californians through interventions that promote healthy eating and active living.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New infographic highlights improved dietary intake and physical activity among students participating in CalFresh Healthy Living

November 26, 2024

By Amanda M Linares, Danielle Lee

CalFresh Healthy Living aims to improve students' health and wellbeing through interventions that promote healthy eating and physical activity.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI’s universal school meals research highlighted in Zócalo Public Square essay

November 22, 2024

By Danielle Lee, Monica D Zuercher

In her Zcalo Public Square essay, Nutrition Policy Institute researcher Monica Zuercher explores the benefits of universal school meals, a policy that gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Study finds universal school meals boost access and ease food insecurity

November 14, 2024

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Danielle Lee, Monica D Zuercher, Wendi Gosliner

Household food insecurity remains a significant issue in the U.S., particularly among households with children, highlighting the crucial role of school meal programs in mitigating food insecurity and improving children's health and academic performance.