Nutrition & Health

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI researchers present on school meals for all, freshly-prepared school meals, and SNAP-Ed assessments at the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior International Annual Conference

July 14, 2023
By Danielle Lee
Nutrition Policy Institute researchers will present their collaborative research findings at the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior International Annual 2023 Conference in Washington, D.C. Wendi Gosliner presents on July 22, 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

CalFresh participants report positive experiences with the California Nutrition Incentive Program and support its continuation and expansion

July 13, 2023
By Celeste Felix, Danielle Lee, Sridharshi C Hewawitharana, Wendi Gosliner
The California Nutrition Incentive Program, the GusNIP in California, provides CalFresh, known nationally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, shoppers with a dollar-for-dollar match when using their EBT card to purchase California-grown fruits and vegetables at participating farmers ma...
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Feral Cats and Their Impact in Communities

July 12, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
Many of us at UC IPM are cat lovers and owners. Cats are popular household pets that bring joy and companionship to many families. Feral cats, on the other hand, can cause problems in our communities and around our homes and gardens. Feral cats are unsocialized, unowned cats that live outdoors.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Text messages encouraging healthy eating boost fruit and vegetable intake among CalFresh participants in San Diego County

June 29, 2023
By Ron Strochlic, Wendi Gosliner, Danielle Lee, Celeste Felix
Virtually all San Diego County CalFresh participants (known as SNAP nationwide) have been receiving monthly text messages in multiple languages encouraging them to eat more fruits and vegetables and directing them to a dedicated multilingual website with more information.
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