Healthy Eating

NPI's research provides influential evidence that shapes federal, state and local nutrition programs. Since 2014, NPI has contributed to several program and policy wins! Read about our impact!

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links How to grow and Pest management: AvocadoUC Riverside: Avocado Information Home PageThe BasicsWhen to plant: March–April (after last frost date)Harvest window: Varies widely depending on varietyFertilization: Nitrogen throughout the growing season; iron, zinc,…

Here in Santa Clara County, we can grow vegetables year round. Vegetable Planting Chart: Month-by-month planting times for warm and cool season vegetables Vegetable Garden Basics: Information on successful vegetable gardening and how to get started Vegetable talks and tips videos: Full length talks and…

The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) recognizes the importance of effective education and programmatic strategies to improve health. This includes research in nutrition and physical activity education in schools and other settings, media campaigns and other promotional activities that support healthy…

Nutrition Policy Institute believes that efforts to reduce consumption of sugary beverages should be complemented by work to enable healthy substitutes, and particularly plain water. This page provides links to locate NPI’s drinking water related resources.

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts > Citrus Site selection Plant selection Planting citrus Irrigation Fertilizing and nutrient deficiencies Pruning Freeze protection and frost hardiness Fruit development and harvesting Container growing Common citrus pests Varieties of citrus Citrus are attractive, long-li...

Spring & Summer Gardening 2022 Spring & Summer Vegetables (2021)Develop a Vegetable Garden in a Small Backyard (2024) Develop a Vegetable Garden in a Small Backyard Handout All About Berries (2024) All About Berries Class Outline All About Berries Resources Edible Landscaping Presentation (2016) Edi...

The Nutrition Policy Institute conducts and evaluates the impact of programs and policies that increase access to fresh, healthy foods in neighborhoods, support healthy eating, active living communities, increase access to physical activity, and change the built environment by creating increased neighborhood…

Este sitio contiene entrenamientos en línea, páginas de web, vídeos y hojas informativas del Instituto de Políticas de Nutrición y publicaciones de noticias en Español.

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links How to grow: Growing Great CitrusPest management: CitrusThe BasicsWhen to plant: Citrus can be planted almost any time of year. The best time is after the last frost in spring (mid-March)Harvest window: Year-round, depending on varietyFertilization:…