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Job opening: Cooperative Extension Specialist and Director Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California

November 5th, 2024

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Specialist to become the next Director of the Nutrition Policy Institute.

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New study identifies SNAP shopper and farmers’ market staff perceptions of benefits and challenges of a pilot supplemental benefit model

October 29th, 2024

By Jean Aquino

A 2024 study identified Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, shopper and farmers' market staff perceptions of the California Fruit and Vegetable Electronic Benefit Transfer Pilot Project.

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NPI researchers present at annual American Public Health Association conference

October 24th, 2024

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon

The American Public Health Association's 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota from October 27-29, 2024 to gather nearly 13,000 public health professionals to connect, learn, and inspire each other.

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University of California research group releases new fact sheet on sugary drinks and tooth decay

October 22nd, 2024

By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie, Christina E Hecht

University of California's Research Consortium on Beverages and Health released a new fact sheet to help educate community members and decision-makers on added-sugar consumption in sugary drinks as a leading cause of tooth decay.

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NPI submits comments to US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on drinking water, added sugars and saturated fat

October 21st, 2024

By Christina E Hecht, Lorrene D Ritchie, Danielle Lee

The US Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture encourage public engagement in the development of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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Nutrition Policy Institute News

Job opening: Cooperative Extension Specialist and Director Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California

New study identifies SNAP shopper and farmers’ market staff perceptions of benefits and challenges of a pilot supplemental benefit model

NPI researchers present at annual American Public Health Association conference

University of California research group releases new fact sheet on sugary drinks and tooth decay

NPI submits comments to US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on drinking water, added sugars and saturated fat

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