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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

October 12 is Children’s Environmental Health Day!

September 25, 2023

By Lorrene D Ritchie, Christina E Hecht, Danielle Lee

City of Berkeley, Calif. Mayor Jesse Arreguin will proclaim Tuesday, October 12, 2023 as Children's Environmental Health Day in Berkeley. Nutrition Policy Institute's senior policy advisor Christina Hecht worked with the mayor's office to issue the proclamation.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Drinking water quality in California schools

September 13, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie, Christina E Hecht

Findings from a recent study indicate that most California schools are providing drinking water that meets current safety standards. However, the authors suggest that continued attention and investments are needed to assure tap water safety in all schools.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Study highlights how COVID-19 changed the eating behaviors of school-aged children in families with low-income in California

September 1, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Suzanne M Rauzon, Miranda W Brown

The article Parent perceptions of changes in eating behavior during COVID-19 of school-aged children from Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) eligible households in California was recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine Reports.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Offering no charge school meals to all students yields many benefits

August 30, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Christina E Hecht

Good nutrition, and improved health, attendance, academics, and school climate are some of the benefits when schools offer meals at no charge to all students.

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Nutrition Policy Institute and University of California endorse the Food for Thought Act to help end food insecurity at community colleges

August 28, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Christina E Hecht

Nearly 40% of community college students experience food insecurity and may skip meals because they can't afford to eat.