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Learn about sugary drink policies with new resources

July 19th, 2023
By Christina E Hecht, Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie
The University of California Research Consortium on Beverages and Health, a group of faculty from every UC campus coordinated by the Nutrition Policy Institute, has released two new resources to support reducing consumption of sugary drinks.
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CalFresh participants report positive experiences with the California Nutrition Incentive Program and support its continuation and expansion

July 13th, 2023
By Celeste Felix, Danielle Lee, Sridharshi C Hewawitharana, Wendi Gosliner
The California Nutrition Incentive Program, the GusNIP in California, provides CalFresh, known nationally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, shoppers with a dollar-for-dollar match when using their EBT card to purchase California-grown fruits and vegetables at participating farmers ma...
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