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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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Students perceive that Universal School Meals reduce stigma, promote food security, simplify payments and increase participation

July 15th, 2024

By Jean Aquino

A recently published study reveals that California students appreciate Universal School Meals, reporting that having meals free of charge for all students made school meals more accessible, reduced stigma, improved food security, and streamlined the process for receiving meals.

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Mixed-methods analysis shows high support among Maine and California parents for School Meals for All policy

July 15th, 2024

By Danielle Lee, Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Wendi Gosliner, Lorrene D Ritchie

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, US Congress authorized the USDA to provide free school meals to all students regardless of family income.

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Research brief: Impacts of Government Investments in School Meals for All program in California

July 8th, 2024

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie, Christina E Hecht, Monica D Zuercher, Wendi Gosliner

A recent Nutrition Policy Institute research brief explores how funds from the US Department of Agriculture and the State of California may have helped schools make improvements to their meal programs.

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Nutrition Policy Institute News

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

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

Students perceive that Universal School Meals reduce stigma, promote food security, simplify payments and increase participation

Mixed-methods analysis shows high support among Maine and California parents for School Meals for All policy

Research brief: Impacts of Government Investments in School Meals for All program in California

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