NPI News Blog

New study describes a flexible recruitment strategy for schools that are socioeconomically comparable to SNAP-Ed schools

Jul 11, 2022
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Nutrition Policy Institute receives $2.4 million in 2022-23 California State Budget to evaluate school meals for all

Jul 1, 2022
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Job opening: Director of the NPI CalFresh Healthy Living Evaluation Unit

Jun 23, 2022
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New USDA “Feeding My Baby” fifth-year report shows longer participation in WIC improves children’s diet quality

Jun 21, 2022
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NPI researchers present at ASN’s Nutrition Live Online 2022 on improvements to WIC to support participant food security and on access to school meals during COVID-19

Jun 8, 2022
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NPI submits proposed questions to inform the development of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025

Jun 8, 2022
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New study shows campus food pantry use is linked to better health for college students

Jun 7, 2022
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NPI is seeking a part-time communications fellow as part of the UC Global Food Initiative student fellowship program

Jun 6, 2022
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NPI director is keynote presenter at the Conference on School Meals in Bergen, Norway

Jun 6, 2022
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NPI researchers share latest findings on CA Universal School Meals in CA Local School Wellness Policy Webinar

Jun 3, 2022
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New study and research brief describe school meal distribution during COVID-19 school closures and actionable steps for providing equitable meal access during emergencies

May 27, 2022
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Marisa Tsai recognized with an American Society for Nutrition emerging leader in nutrition science award

May 17, 2022
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New policy brief to inform California’s SB 1481 shows how the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program fills nutrition gaps for preschoolers

May 17, 2022
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Study identifies how to help college students access the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

May 16, 2022
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Support the Nutrition Policy Institute Student Fellowship on Giving Day 2022 on May 19

May 16, 2022
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UC researchers propose new tool to measure school food packaging waste as few standardized methodologies exist

May 13, 2022
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Study suggests SNAP shoppers can access organic fruits and vegetables at lower prices when shopping at farmers' markets compared to supermarkets

May 13, 2022
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NPI presents early survey results at CA Department of Education Universal Meals Listening Session Tues., May 17, 2022, 2 p.m.

May 12, 2022
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Webinar: Improving Drinking Water Equity & Access in Schools, Thurs., May 19, 2022, 10-10:50 a.m. PT

May 11, 2022
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Longer breastfeeding duration is associated with a greater variety of vegetables consumed by young children

Apr 22, 2022
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