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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation supports NPI and National WIC Association to explore WIC program adaptations during COVID-19

February 10, 2021

By Danielle Lee

Nutrition Policy Institute's (NPI) Lorrene Ritchie was awarded $50,000 from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation to examine participant perceptions and satisfaction with the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

San Francisco Chronicle op-ed by NPI's Wendi Gosliner advocates for increased access to mental health services in schools as they reopen

February 2, 2021

By Danielle Lee

"The U.S. pandemic mitigation strategies have profoundly disrupted young people's education, daily life, health, and well-being. During 2020, the number of young people visiting emergency rooms for mental health-related issues rose by over 30%.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Nutrition standards can be implemented by family child care home providers

January 27, 2021

By Danielle Lee

Approximately 2 of every 3 children in the US spend time in child care settings where they consume much of their daily nutrition. Improving the foods and beverages offered in child care settings is a known childhood obesity prevention strategy.

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New guide on disaster response and preparation for the UC ANR community highlights NPI COVID-19 response efforts

January 22, 2021

By Danielle Lee

The scale and pace of disasters impacting communities across California is increasing, in part due to human-caused climate change.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New research brief shares what Los Angeles County WIC participants are saying about WIC during COVID

January 12, 2021

By Danielle Lee

The USDA granted states multiple operational waivers to continue to deliver the Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services during the COVID-19 pandemic and these waivers have enabled our ability to serve participants remotely.