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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

High support exists among parents of all income levels for School Meals for All in California

April 8, 2024

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Christina E Hecht, Danielle Lee

In a recent research brief, Nutrition Policy Institute researchers highlight the benefits of California's School Meals for All program which offers breakfast and lunch to all K-12 students at public and charter schools every instructional day, at no charge, regardless of household income.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI welcomes KC Whitsett as new project policy analyst

March 28, 2024

By Lorrene D Ritchie, Danielle Lee, KC Fiedler

KC Whitsett joined the Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources on March 25, 2024, as a project policy analyst. Originally from Virginia, KC earned a BS in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from the College of William & Mary.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI receives funding to conduct a research project on milk-fat content effects on toddler health

March 20, 2024

By Danielle Lee, Brianna Aguayo Villalon

Milk provides various nutrients such as calcium, protein, and vitamin D, which are essential for health and brain development.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Research brief examines benefits of Massachusetts’ Healthy School Meals for All policy on families

March 12, 2024

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon

A recent research brief from researchers at Merrimack College and the Nutrition Policy Institute highlights the impact of the Massachusetts Healthy School Meals for All policy on families.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI welcomes Caitlin French as new Assistant Project Scientist

March 11, 2024

By Danielle Lee

Caitlin French joined the Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources on March 1, 2024 as an Assistant Project Scientist. Caitlin earned her PhD in Nutritional Biology with an emphasis in Global Nutrition from UC Davis.