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Advocacy

The Tisch Food Center supports local, state, and federal policies that strengthen food and nutrition education. We convene and participate in coalitions; conduct policy-related research; and advocate for food and nutrition education policy, programs, and funding.

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    Tisch Food Center Submits DGA Comment

    On March 30, the Tisch Food Center submitted comment to the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) regarding the development of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs).

    CommentFood and Nutrition EducationPolicySustainable Food Systems
    May 8, 2018
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    Tisch Food Center Reacts to CNPP / FNS Merger Announcement

    This fall, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will merge the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) into the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Until now, a politically appointed CNPP executive director reported directly to the Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services. CNPP will now be part of FNS and will be lead by a career staff member.

    CommentFood and Nutrition EducationPolicyFood Equity
    Feb 6, 2018
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    2018-19 Farm Bill Support: Marker Bills & Priorities

    While the House Committee on Agriculture and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry work on their respective first drafts of the 2018/2019 farm bill, the Tisch Food Center is actively promoting priorities to ensure Americans have access to high quality nutrition education. This fall, the staff:

    CommentFood and Nutrition EducationPolicySustainable Food SystemsFood Equity
    Feb 6, 2018
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    Four Recommendations for GREAT Nutrition Education in NYS and NYC

    How can we ensure that all New Yorkers have the opportunity to become empowered eaters?

    Advocacy ToolFood and Nutrition EducationPolicyFood Equity
    Jan 15, 2018
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    SNEB Webinar on Advocacy and Policy

    TFC Assistant Executive Director Claire Uno and former Tisch Policy Scholar Ali Hard are hosting an SNEB Webinar, "The Time is Right for Strong Advocacy on Capitol Hill: Lessons and Insights from Policy Insiders." Other presenters include Jennifer Folliard and Tracy Fox.

    Advocacy ToolFood and Nutrition EducationPolicy
    Jan 23, 2017

The Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy, in the Program in Nutrition conducts research on food and nutrition education practice and policy. We translate our research into resources for educators, policy makers, and advocates to demand a healthy, just, and sustainable food system. Our vision is transforming the status quo through food and nutrition education.

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