Nutrition Policy Institute News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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