NJHKI Co-Principal Investigator, Dr. Daniel Hoffman, PhD, was named to the Journal of Nutrition editorial board. The Journal of Nutrition, the official publication of the American Society of Nutrition (ASN), is the premier journal in the nutrition field. The Journal publishes peer-reviewed original research papers covering all aspects of experimental nutrition in humans and other […]
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NJHKI co-hosts Congressional Hearing on Hunger in New Jersey
The New Jersey Healthy Kids Initiative (NJHKI) and Hunger Free New Jersey co-hosted a congressional conversation on hunger in New Jersey, May 29th, at the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, & Health on Rutgers University’s Cook campus. Many state and federal officials, emergency food providers and advocates gathered to discuss ways to reduce hunger […]
Catholic Charities of the Newark Archdiocese and NJHKI Partner on Nutrition for Homeless Mothers and Children
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark reached out to NJHKI in the fall of 2018 to help them develop an educational module on Nutrition and Eating for homeless mothers and children. The module, developed by NJHKI team member Peggy Policastro, PhD, with assistance from the Rutgers New Jersey Cooperative Extension, will address basic nutrition, […]
NJHKI Hosts KidsFit Teacher Training Day
On Monday, February 18, 2019, The New Jersey Healthy Kids Initiative and RWJBarnabas Health co-hosted a KidsFit Teacher Training day at the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health (IFNH). Designed to support children’s healthy lifestyles, KidsFit is a 10-week long program that promotes healthy food choices and activities. With over 30 participants, ranging […]
Aeroponic Towers Become Part of CHA Curriculum
In November, 2018, the Culture of Health Academy (CHA) added two aeroponic towers. These towers will provide CHA students, and all students brought to the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health by NJHKI, the opportunity to grow, observe, prepare, and taste over 20 different vegetables, herbs, and fruits right inside the classroom. School […]
