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Research for healthy food, people and places

The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) envisions a world in which healthy food, beverages and opportunities for physical activity are accessible, affordable, equitable and sustainable for everyone. NPI's mission is to conduct and translate policy-relevant research to transform environments for healthy children, families and communities.

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NPI welcomes Emma Hernandez as new Student Communications Assistant

September 16, 2026 - We are excited to announce that Emma Hernandez, an undegraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, joined the Nutrition Policy Institute as a Student Communications Assistant.

 

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New look coming to NPI communications

September 14, 2026 - Nutrition Policy Institute is launching redesigned communications materials this September, with support from Health Research for Action at the University of California, Berkeley.

 

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Introduction to Nutrition & Physical Activity Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Resources: For State and Local Health Departments and Community Partners webinar: Sep. 17, 2026, 1 pm PT

September 2, 2026 - Join a webinar to introduce a new suite of resources developed to advance healthy eating and active living through policy, systems, and environmental—or PSE—change. 

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Nutrition Policy Institute

University of California Office of the President
1111 Franklin St.
Oakland, CA 94607
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Mission Statement

The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) conducts research for healthy food, people and places. NPI envisions a world in which healthy food, beverages and opportunities for physical activity are accessible, affordable, equitable and sustainable for everyone. NPI's mission is to conduct and translate policy-relevant research to transform environments for healthy children, families and communities.