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“Our findings have really informed policy and moved the field in a way that I could have hardly conceived of 20 or 30 years ago, when I first started working in this area; I could not imagine that we would have achieved all the policy impacts that we have,” said Lorrene Ritchie, NPI director, seen here (left) conferring with data analyst Sri Hewawitharana.

Nutrition Policy Institute: 10 years of making healthy choices more accessible for all

Adaptado al español NPI researchers provide influential evidence that shapes federal, state nutrition programs Of the many challenges facing humanity, nothing is more fundamental than securing healthy food and water for all. Life itself...

CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Alameda gets residents of South County Homeless Project involved in growing their own food.

Homeless people cultivate food, better health while gardening in Alameda County

Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential to a healthful diet, but it's hard to keep perishable foods on hand if one doesn't have a refrigerator or a home. To enhance the health of homeless people, the CalFresh Healthy Living, UC Cooperative Extension...

Eight Evergreen Middle School sixth graders presented their findings and recommendations on physical activity upgrades to their local school board. Photo courtesy of CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Shasta Cluster

Sixth graders advocate for physical activity upgrades at school

Tehama County students empowered by CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE educator and teachers It's not uncommon for high school or college students to speak up and seek to improve their school environment. But at Evergreen Middle School in Tehama County,...

Nutrition Policy Institute study finds that students who received school meals during COVID-19 school closures had higher intake of fruits and vegetables

Nutrition Policy Institute rolled out an online evaluation tool, EATS, for local health departments to evaluate school-based CalFresh Healthy Living during pandemic-related school closures. EATS data showed that students receiving school meals during the...

More than 80 children, ages 5 through 12, enjoyed a four-week day camp exploring a wide range of topics related to agriculture and natural resources. Photo by Evett Kilmartin

Ag-Venture campers dive ‘head first’ into agriculture, natural resources

UC Cooperative Extension team in Sutter and Yuba counties showcases UC ANR programs, community partners When dozens of elementary schoolers gathered to watch a live calf birth at Tollcrest Dairy in Yuba County, their comments ranged from...