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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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Two new Stress Measurement Toolbox entries help researchers explore the relationship between food insecurity, nutrition, stress, and mental health

October 14, 2026 - Two new entries in Stress Measurement Network’s Toolbox aim to help researchers understand and quantify the effects of nutrition, food insecurity, stress, and mental health

 

Darren Lov

NPI welcomes Darren Lov as new UC Bonnie Reiss Climate Action Fellowship Program

September 30, 2026 - We are excited to announce that Darren Lov has has joined NPI as the 2026-2027 Bonnie Reiss Climate Action Fellow. 

 

Caroline Nguyen

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.

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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.