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Statewide School Meals for All policies are associated with lower prevalence of household food insecurity

July 18, 2025
By Danielle Lee, Dania Orta-Aleman, Wendi Gosliner
A new study showed statewide School Meals for All policies are associated with lower prevalence of household food insecurity, particularly among families with lower incomes. Researchers surveyed 3,377 caregivers of school-aged children from eight states—four with universal school meal policies including…
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Caregivers perceive that the social aspects of school meals encourage meal participation and consumption

July 10, 2025
By Jean Aquino, Danielle Lee, Monica D Zuercher, Wendi Gosliner
A new study exploring caregiver perceptions revealed that caregivers believe that social interaction during school meals is important for their children and may encourage healthy meal consumption. Universal School Meals provide school-aged students with nutritious breakfasts and lunches on all school…
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Recent study shows WIC participation supports improved diet quality and reduced food insecurity through childhood

July 9, 2025
By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC, supports the health of low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children by providing access to nutritious foods, nutrition education, and health referrals through state and local agencies…
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NPI is seeking a graduate student Sustainable Agriculture and Food Fellow

July 2, 2025
By Danielle Lee, Julia Nguyen, Kassandra A Bacon, Ron Strochlic
The Nutrition Policy Institute is seeking a University of California graduate student to join our efforts to improve food and nutrition security among currently and formerly incarcerated individuals in California. This fellowship opportunity is part of the 2025-2026 University of California Bonnie Reiss…
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