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Receive free milk for one year and up to $275 by participating in a study on milk consumption for toddlers

August 14th, 2024

By Jean Aquino

With childhood obesity on the rise, research in early life dietary habits are essential to promoting long-term health in children. The current recommendation is for children to drink whole milk from ages 1-2 years, then drink low-fat 1% or non-fat 0% milk.

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NPI’s 10 year anniversary honored by Senator Nancy Skinner and Assembly Member Mia Bonta with California Legislature members resolution

August 8th, 2024

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

California Senator Nancy Skinner and Assembly Member Mia Bonta honored the Nutrition Policy Institute with a joint California Legislature members resolution to honor our decade of positive impact.

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Hiring survey workers to support study on drinking water in child care centers in San Jose

August 7th, 2024

By Danielle Lee, Julia Nguyen, Reka Vasicsek

The Nutrition Policy Institute is seeking to hire data collectors to contribute to a study in childcare centers across San Jose and Gilroy, Calif.

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Article in The Guardian highlights barriers to potable water access in schools and childcare centers nationwide despite legislation to ensure water availability

August 6th, 2024

By Jean Aquino

A 2024 article by Lela Nargi of The Guardian discussed the issue of potable water in schools and how inconsistent regulation can put children at risk for under-hydration or lead exposure.

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NPI researcher Lorrene Ritchie presents at 2024 Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior conference

July 26th, 2024

By Jean Aquino

Nutrition Policy Institute Director Dr. Lorrene Ritchie presents at the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, SNEB, 2024 international conference.

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