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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI researchers present at ASN’s Nutrition Live Online 2022 on improvements to WIC to support participant food security and on access to school meals during COVID-19

June 8, 2022

By Danielle Lee

The American Society for Nutrition's annual conference, Nutrition 2022 Live Online, happens virtually June 14-16, 2022.

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NPI submits proposed questions to inform the development of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025

June 8, 2022

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

Development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 (DGA) is underway.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study shows campus food pantry use is linked to better health for college students

June 7, 2022

By Danielle Lee

University of California researchers have found that campus food pantries may help improve college students' overall well-being, including mental and physical health and sleep sufficiency, especially for those experiencing food insecurity.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI is seeking a part-time communications fellow as part of the UC Global Food Initiative student fellowship program

June 6, 2022

By Danielle Lee

The Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking a part-time Communications Fellow who can manage and grow our digital presence and provide general communications support.

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NPI director is keynote presenter at the Conference on School Meals in Bergen, Norway

June 6, 2022

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

The University of California Nutrition Policy Institute director, Lorrene Ritchie, is a keynote presenter at the Conference on School Meals. The conference is hosted by the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Bergen, Norway June 8-10, 2022.