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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI and National WIC Association to conduct evaluations in 5 states of WIC Cash Value Benefit increases for participants to buy fruit and vegetables

December 8, 2021

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

University of California Nutrition Policy Institute researchers will work with the National WIC Association to evaluate the effect of increases to the amount of money participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) receive to spend on fruits and veget...

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New policy brief shows more veggies and fruits for WIC families is a win for California and the nation

December 6, 2021

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

Researchers at Public Health Foundation Enterprise-WIC in partnership with the University of California Nutrition Policy Institute released a policy brief showing results of an increase in over $50 million across California on fruits and vegetables purchased by California families enrolled in WIC fr...

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study suggests that a strong drive for thinness during adolescence can lead to weight gain and compulsive eating in women in their adult years

November 29, 2021

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

A new study from University of California and University of Michigan researchers suggests that a drive for thinness during the critical developmental years of adolescence may have long-term effects in adulthood, contributing to a greater drive for thinness and weight gain in midlife in women.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study suggests Harvest of the Month curriculum increases fruit and vegetable intake in school children

November 24, 2021

By Danielle Lee

New research from the University of California Nutrition Policy Institute suggests that a Harvest of the Month curriculum promoting fruit and vegetable intake, healthy beverage choices, physical activity, and the importance of local agriculture in school-aged children can improve school children's f...

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study of Rethink Your Drink curriculum to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in high school students suggests targeting younger students may be more effective

November 23, 2021

By Danielle Lee

New research from the University of California Nutrition Policy Institute suggests that a 4-week Rethink your Drink curriculum for high school students can improve high school students' use of Nutrition Facts labels and decrease their consumption of diet soda.