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New study describes the benefits and challenges schools experienced during the first year of California’s Universal School Meal policy

June 25th, 2024

By Danielle Lee, Monica D Zuercher, Wendi Gosliner, Lorrene D Ritchie

California became the first state in the nation to enact a universal school meal policy in 2022.

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New research brief explores perspectives on the Child and Adult Care Food Program’s serious deficiency process

June 24th, 2024

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

The federal Child and Adult Care Food Program, commonly known as CACFP, ensures over 4.2 million children, mostly in families with low income, receive nutritious meals and snacks in childcare. However, not all qualifying childcare providers participate in this beneficial program.

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NPI collaborates on latest USDA WIC Infant and Toddler Feeding Practices Study-2 Report

June 21st, 2024

By Lorrene D Ritchie, Danielle Lee

The federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Childrencommonly known as WICsafeguards the health of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children from low-income households who are at nutritional risk.

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NPI releases Federal Fiscal Year 2023 CalFresh Healthy Living data briefs

June 21st, 2024

By Danielle Lee, Carolyn D Rider, Miranda W Brown

A new set of data briefs developed by the Nutrition Policy Institute showcases the impactful programming carried out by local health departments through California's SNAP-Ed program in Federal Fiscal Year 2023.

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Policy brief shows increase in WIC cash value benefit increases redemption for fresh fruits and vegetables

June 19th, 2024

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as WIC, provides nutrition assistance to low-income pregnant and postpartum women.

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