Nutrition Policy Institute
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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September 30, 2026 - We are excited to announce that Darren Lov has has joined NPI as the 2026-2027 Bonnie Reiss Climate Action Fellow.
NPI welcomes Caroline Nguyen as a Research Data Analyst
September 30, 2026 - We are excited to announce that Caroline Nguyen begins on Oct. 1, 2026 as a Research Data Analyst 3 at the Nutrition Policy Institute.
Researchers explore link between early-life growth patterns and attention and memory
September 21, 2026 - A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition explores associations between growth patterns and attention and memory outcomes in young children.
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Nutrition Policy Institute
University of California Office of the President
1111 Franklin St.
Oakland, CA 94607
United States