Physical Activity

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.

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.

The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) recognizes the importance of effective education and programmatic strategies to improve health. This includes research in nutrition and physical activity education in schools and other settings, media campaigns and other promotional activities that support healthy…

The Nutrition Policy Institute conducts and evaluates the impact of programs and policies that increase access to fresh, healthy foods in neighborhoods, support healthy eating, active living communities, increase access to physical activity, and change the built environment by creating increased neighborhood…

The University of California’s Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) works in partnership with the California Department of Public Health and local health departments to evaluate CDPH’s portion of the CalFresh Healthy Living program.