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New policy brief to inform California’s SB 1481 shows how the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program fills nutrition gaps for preschoolers

May 17th, 2022

By Danielle Lee, Kenneth Hecht, Christina E Hecht, Lorrene D Ritchie

The federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides balanced and nutritious meals to nearly 800,000 California preschoolers each day.

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Study identifies how to help college students access the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

May 16th, 2022

By Danielle Lee

Ensuring college students have access to nutritious and affordable food is critical to support their health and academic success. However, rates of food insecurity amongst college studentson average 43%is three times higher than adults in the US.

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Support the Nutrition Policy Institute Student Fellowship on Giving Day 2022 on May 19

May 16th, 2022

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

Join the Nutrition Policy Institute for 24 hours of giving starting Thursday May 19, 2022, at 12:00 noon.

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UC researchers propose new tool to measure school food packaging waste as few standardized methodologies exist

May 13th, 2022

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

Nearly half of the 14,500 tons of solid waste generated by public schools in the US is food packaging. University of California researchers have created a standardized method to measure this waste as a first step toward reducing it.

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Study suggests SNAP shoppers can access organic fruits and vegetables at lower prices when shopping at farmers' markets compared to supermarkets

May 13th, 2022

By Danielle Lee, Wendi Gosliner, Sridharshi C Hewawitharana, Lorrene D Ritchie

Participants of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program often report high prices and lack of access to high-quality, affordable produce as a leading barrier to increasing their fruit and vegetable consumption.

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