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New study identifies a promising combination of school-based Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education interventions for improving student fitness

September 28th, 2023
By Sridharshi C Hewawitharana, Miranda W Brown, Gail M Woodward-Lopez, Danielle Lee
A recent study finds that comprehensive school-based Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education, also known as SNAP-Ed, interventions focused on improving wellness policies and increasing physical activity opportunities are associated with better student fitness.
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October 12 is Children’s Environmental Health Day!

September 25th, 2023
By Lorrene D Ritchie, Christina E Hecht, Danielle Lee
City of Berkeley, Calif. Mayor Jesse Arreguin will proclaim Tuesday, October 12, 2023 as Children's Environmental Health Day in Berkeley. Nutrition Policy Institute's senior policy advisor Christina Hecht worked with the mayor's office to issue the proclamation.
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