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More than 1.8 million Californians are still behind on rent payments despite progress protecting California renters from eviction during the pandemic

Sep 27, 2021
Nutrition Policy Institute partners with UC researchers to identify promising practices to support the health of California agriculture workers

Sep 14, 2021
- Agriculture
- Health
New NPI report details methods used by California Local Health Departments for documenting SNAP-Ed–CalFresh Healthy Living–interventions

Sep 13, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
NPI’s Lorrene Ritchie quoted in The Washington Post article on increase in childhood obesity rates during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sep 3, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
Study by Stanford and NPI researchers describes barriers and best-practices for school districts offering meals during the COVID-19 pandemic despite school closures

Aug 19, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
New report details the development and implementation of a first-of-its-kind campus-wide nutrition policy at UC Berkeley

Aug 11, 2021
- Food
- Health
- Innovation
Nutrition Policy Institute submits comments to EPA on school drinking water safety and lead testing

Aug 9, 2021
Newly updated National Drinking Water Alliance map tracks water safety

Aug 6, 2021
New University of California and Stanford study reveals lack in California school district wellness policies

Jul 12, 2021
- Family
- Health
New NPI study suggests online training for child care providers improves knowledge and awareness of California's Healthy Beverages in Child Care policy

Jun 21, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
NPI researchers present on WIC participant experiences during COVID-19 at the National WIC Association annual meeting

Jun 18, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
California WIC participants and agency directors agree that COVID flexibilities be retained as program options going forward

Jun 17, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
NPI researchers present on critical role of WIC during COVID-19 pandemic at the American Society for Nutrition's annual conference, Nutrition 2021

Jun 11, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
New policy brief shows that participation in WIC is linked to higher diet quality in children

Jun 3, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
New NPI resource provides information on safe reopening of building plumbing following pandemic closures

May 14, 2021
- Health
Three new NPI policy briefs elevate San Joaquin Valley parent voices on importance of School Meals for All

May 14, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
NPI researchers share the experiences of California WIC families during the COVID-19 pandemic at California WIC Association conference

May 11, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
NPI researchers present on challenges and opportunities for SNAP-Ed programs during the COVID-19 pandemic at 2021 National Health Outreach Conference

May 10, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
NPI policy brief calls for an added sugars standard for school meals

Apr 26, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health
NPI researchers present at national 2021 Virtual Sugary Drink Summit

Apr 26, 2021
- Family
- Food
- Health