Healthy Eating

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Resources

A list of Nutrition Policy Institute resources including Research to Action, the Nutrition Policy Institute's news brief, Brown Bag events, NPI's CalFresh Healthy Living Program evaluation unit, drinking water, best of science letters, public comments and recommendations, school meals for all, the University…
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Nuestro Impacto

La investigación del Instituto de Políticas de Nutrición (NPI) ofrece evidencia importante que tiene influencia en los programas de nutrición federales, estatales y locales. Desde 2014, NPI ha contribuido a varios logros de programas y políticas.
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Growing Vegetables in Placer County

NEW! Check out our new Vegetable Planting Guide! Learn what and when to plant throughout the year in Placer County. Growing Vegetables During a Drought For a list of the best vegetables to grow during a drought and tips for taking care of them when water is limited, click here.
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Lemons picture from UC ANR Monterey Bay
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Citrus

When to plant: Citrus can be planted almost any time of year. The best time is after the last frost in spring (mid-March) Harvest window: Year-round, depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in January, again in May/June timeframe. Monitor for zinc, iron, and other micronutrient deficiencies and…
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Childcare

Nutrition Policy Institute's research in the childcare field focuses on early interventions among at-risk preschoolers, prior to the onset of unhealthy eating habits and sedentary patterns.
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El Instituto de Políticas de Nutrición

El Instituto de Políticas de Nutrición (NPI, por sus siglas en inglés), realiza y evalúa investigaciones relacionadas con el impacto de la nutrición y la actividad física en la salud pública. NPI valora las investigaciones que proporcionan una base sólida para las políticas públicas que buscan eliminar las…
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Fruits & Nuts

Visit UC's California Backyard Orchard for extensive information related to growing fruits and nuts in the backyard: https://homeorchard.ucanr.
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fig tree, Sharon McCray
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Fig

When to plant: Early spring, while still dormant Harvest window: Many will yield fruit during two windows: May to June, then again August to October, depending on variety. Here is a video on how to harvest figs. Fertilization: If needed, a light application of nitrogen in early spring, while the tree is…
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Food and Physical Activity Guidelines

The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) conducts research to support the development of and inform improvements to federal, state and local food and physical activity policies and guidance.
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Recomendaciones Para la Alimentación de Infantes y Niños Pequeños para Proveedores en Hogares de Cuidado Infantil – Videos de Capacitación

Estos videos breves, menos de 60 segundos, pueden ser utilizados por los educadores de nutrición de la primera infancia para demostrar varias recomendaciones claves basadas en evidencia sobre qué y cómo alimentar a los bebés y niños pequeños en los Hogares de Cuidado Infantil.  Las recomendaciones fueron…
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