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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

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.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI is seeking a part-time student communications fellow

August 15, 2023

By Danielle Lee

The Nutrition Policy Institute is seeking a part-time student communications fellow.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Nutrition Policy Institute releases short training videos on what and how to feed young children in family child care homes

August 15, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

The University of California's Nutrition Policy Institute released brief training videos to aid family child care home providers in promoting proper nutrition among young children.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Policy brief urges continuation of the WIC Cash Value Benefit increase

August 9, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Childrenalso known as WICserves nearly half of children born in the US at some point before their fifth birthday. WIC participation enhances food security, diet quality, and developmental outcomes of children.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Increased Cash Value Benefit can increase the amount and diversity of fruits and vegetables redeemed by WIC participants

August 9, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

Recent research shows that increased Cash Value Benefit amounts for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Childrencommonly known as WICto purchase fruits and vegetables was associated with greater amounts and variety of fruits and vegetables purchased.