Nutrition Policy Institute News

Brianna Aguayo has been selected as the student communications fellow for the Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources during the 2023-24 school year.

Ryan Williams joins the Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources on October 2, 2023 as a new project policy analyst.

Complementary feeding refers to the introduction of foods other than human milk or formula to a child's diet.

A recent study finds that comprehensive school-based Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education, also known as SNAP-Ed, interventions focused on improving wellness policies and increasing physical activity opportunities are associated with better student fitness.

A new research brief developed by the Nutrition Policy Institute outlines the results and implications of the 2020-21 study, The impact of SNAP-Ed interventions on California students' diet and physical activity during COVID-19.