The Nutrition Policy Institute is studying critical questions that drive improvements in school food and physical activity. Schools are the most important places where children develop lifelong healthy habits.
December 30, 2015 The Nutrition Policy Institute, in collaboration with Karina Diaz Rios, Katherine Soule and Marisa Neelon in the UC Cooperative Extension and Dr.
Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, California was the first state in the nation to invest in providing school breakfast and lunch at no charge to all public and charter school students in grades TK-12, or School Meals for All. SMART-MEALS is School Meals for All Research and Trends: Measuring,…
Nutrition Policy Institute's research in the childcare field focuses on early interventions among at-risk preschoolers, prior to the onset of unhealthy eating habits and sedentary patterns.
We are happy to hear from talented candidates who want to move forward in their careers and make an impact on nutrition research and public health. This website lists our current job openings.
Research to Action, the Nutrition Policy Institute's quarterly news brief, provides information on research, policy, news, announcements, events, articles and action items focused on nutrition and healthy communities.
The Nutrition Policy Institute awards research experiences to undergraduate or graduate students who show potential in advancing our mission and vision. The NPI Student Research Experience offers valuable professional experience through mentorship by NPI researchers.
NPI conducts food and physical activity research to improve the health of pregnant mothers and their children. Several studies work with WIC, the USDAs Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.
Recruitment information for the Nutrition Policy Institute's Milk Type in Toddler study. The purpose of this study is to see how the type of milk (whole fat vs low-fat 1%) consumed between the ages of 2-3 years old affects the health, growth, and development of young children.
