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New research brief explores learnings from California's Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project at farmers markets

February 24, 2025

By Danielle Lee, Wendi Gosliner, Sridharshi C Hewawitharana

The Nutrition Policy Institute has released a new research brief summarizing findings from an evaluation of the California Department of Social Service's California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project.

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New qualitative study explores California school foodservice directors’ perceptions and experiences of School Meals for All

February 23, 2025

By Wendi Gosliner, Danielle Lee

California school foodservice directors perceive universal school meals, also known as School Meals for All, as beneficial for improving meal access, reducing stigma, and enhancing administrative efficiency, according to a new Nutrition Policy Institute study.

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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.

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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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