Healthy Eating

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.

The Nutrition Policy Institute created a 30-minute, on-demand online training for child care providers to learn about the latest recommendations for healthy beverages for children and help child care providers meet the requirements of the California Healthy Beverages in Child Care Act (AB 2084).

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links How to grow and Pest management: FigsSummary from Sonoma County: Figs, Figs, & More FigsThe BasicsWhen to plant: Early spring, while still dormantHarvest window: Many will yield fruit during two windows: May–June, then again August–October, depending on…

Garden Help > Monthly TipsHere is a collection of our monthly tips about vegetables.To-dosPests and diseasesWhat to Plant⁠To-do: VegetablesBolting LettucesBroccoli - Multiple HarvestsCarrot CultureChange to Cool Season PlantingConsider Dehydrating Some Of Your HarvestCool Season VegetablesDirect…

The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) conducts research to support the development of and inform improvements to federal, state and local food and physical activity policies and guidance.

NPI's research provides influential evidence that shapes federal, state and local nutrition programs. Since 2014, NPI has contributed to several program and policy wins! Read about our impact!

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts How to grow: Growing Grapes in Your Backyard Video: Growing Table & Wine Grapes in Santa Clara County [1 hr 24 min] Pest management: Grape Overview of cane & spur pruning: Grape Pruning 101 When to plant: FebruaryMarch Harvest window: JulyOctober, depending on variety Fer...

Garden HelpHere in Santa Clara County, we can grow vegetables year round.Vegetable Planting Chart: Month-by-month planting times for warm and cool season vegetablesVegetable Garden Basics: Information on successful vegetable gardening and how to get startedVegetable talks and tips videos: Full length talks…

The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) recognizes the importance of effective education and programmatic strategies to improve health. This includes research in nutrition and physical activity education in schools and other settings, media campaigns and other promotional activities that support healthy…

Nutrition Policy Institute believes that efforts to reduce consumption of sugary beverages should be complemented by work to enable healthy substitutes, and particularly plain water. This page provides links to locate NPI’s drinking water related resources.