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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Nutrition Policy Institute researchers present at the UC ANR Statewide Conference in support of the 2025-2040 strategic visioning process

April 16, 2023

By Lorrene D Ritchie, Danielle Lee

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is calling academics, UC ANR staff, and students to attend the kickoff of their 2025-2040 strategic visioning process at the UC ANR Statewide Conference on April 24-27, 2023 in Fresno, California.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Christina Hecht speaks on safe drinking water access at the 2023 Sugar Reduction Summit

April 16, 2023

By Christina E Hecht, Danielle Lee

The Center for Science in Public Interest (CSPI) is hosting a virtual 2023 Sugar Reduction Summit to convene researchers, advocates, and stakeholders working in the field of sugar and sugary drink reduction on April 25-27, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m. PDT.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Christina Hecht discusses lead testing in schools and childcare at the National Water Quality Monitoring Council 13th National Monitoring Conference

April 16, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Christina E Hecht

The National Water Quality Monitoring Council is hosting a conference to call attention to monitoring water quality/quantity, public health, and ecological health in all water resources.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI provides a fresh take on drinking water in child care at annual National Child Nutrition Conference

April 14, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Christina E Hecht, Lorrene D Ritchie

The federal Child and Adult Care Food Program provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to children enrolled in participating child care sites.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI shares lessons on Farm to Corrections in California at 2023 Northeast Farm to Institution Summit

April 13, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Wendi Gosliner

Access to high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables in California state prisons is poor, which has negative impacts on incarcerated peoples' health and well-being.