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Reports

Nutrition Policy Institute's research and evaluation reports include documents that presents the findings of a systematic investigation in a clear, organized, and objective manner. The reports detail the research process, methods, data, and results to communicate complex information and insights to a…
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Research Briefs

Nutrition Policy Institute's research briefs are short, non-technical summaries of a study's key findings—designed to make complex research accessible to broader audiences like policymakers, practitioners, or the public—translating evidence into real-world application through plain language, bullet points,…
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gift packages with dried lemon, greenery and twine
Healthy Central Sierra: Article

Good Gifts: Finding Joy in Giving

December 1, 2025
By Kitty Oppliger
The winter holidays are filled with traditions — cozy gatherings, comforting foods, and the joy of giving. But from a mental wellbeing perspective, the way we give gifts can either nurture connection or add unnecessary stress.The Capitalist Crunch Every year, “Black Friday creep” starts earlier,…
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Plate filled with plant-sourced foods
Healthy Central Sierra: Article

Celebrate Plant-based eating in November!

November 1, 2025
By Kitty Oppliger
You may be thinking about Thanksgiving Turkey this month, but November is also World Vegan Month. More Plants, Less Meat“Vegan” refers to a lifestyle that does not use any animal products, which includes following a plant-based diet. Plant-based diets have been associated with numerous benefits, both…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Student and school characteristics influence the impact of SNAP-Ed interventions

October 27, 2025
By Summer J Cortez
The Nutrition Policy Institute's latest peer-reviewed publication, "Student and school characteristics modify the impact of SNAP-Ed on student dietary and physical activity outcomes," was published in the journal Public Health Nutrition. This study examines how CalFresh Healthy Living, California’s SNAP-Ed…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Combining school environment changes with SNAP-Ed lessons improves student diets

September 11, 2025
By Summer J Cortez, Reka Vasicsek, Amanda M Linares, Miranda W Brown
The Nutrition Policy Institute is excited to share our latest peer-reviewed publication in the Journal of Community Health, “Dietary Effects of School-Based SNAP-Ed Education with and without Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Strategies.” This study examines how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
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Map shows water quality by system. Monitoring & reporting violations in the past 10 years
Green Blog: Article

Who manages your water in Southern California, and why it matters

September 11, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
 A new UCLA Atlas reveals fragmented water governance has unequal impacts on affordability, quality, and resilienceBy Mara Elana BursteinKey takeawaysUCLA researchers’ 2025 Southern California Community Water Systems Atlas analyzes 663 community water systems serving 40% of the state’s population,…
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