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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI’s Mónica Zuercher shares expertise of the Universal School Meals Program in the Los Angeles Times

September 29, 2022

By Monica D Zuercher, Lorrene D Ritchie, Danielle Lee

How do we expect children to learn at school if they are hungry? says Mnica Zuercher, of the Nutrition Policy Institute.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

California school foodservice professionals report benefits and challenges of providing school meals to all students free of charge during the COVID-19 pandemic

September 26, 2022

By Wendi Gosliner, Lorrene D Ritchie, Danielle Lee, Monica D Zuercher

California school food service professionals report that federal funding of universal school meals (USM) for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic increased access to healthy foods by K-12 students.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI researchers present at Annual CACFP Conference on drinking water and benefits and barriers child care providers experience in the Child and Adult Care Food Program

September 23, 2022

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

The federal Child and Adult Care Food Program provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks served to children enrolled for care at participating child care centers and family child care homes. The 31st Annual CACFP Conference in Sacramento, California Oct.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Qualitative study reports increased fruit and vegetable consumption after a COVID-related increase to WIC Cash Value Benefit

September 13, 2022

A recent study on COVID-related changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for participants to purchase fruits and vegetables demonstrates a positive relationship between CVB amounts and nutritional security.

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Nutrition Policy Institute to share research findings at the 150th American Public Health Association Annual Meeting

September 8, 2022

By Lorrene D Ritchie, Danielle Lee

The American Public Health Association holds an Annual Meeting & Expo for public health professionals to engage, collaborate, and network with the overarching goal of advancing the nation's health.