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The Harkin Institute has been holding roundtable discussions with recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP), in conjunction with the Iowa Hunger Coalition and the Iowa Food System Coalition. The goal of the discussions is to hear...
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Watch the 2024 HOW Symposium on YouTube! Event Information: Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. CT Location: Parents Hall, Olmsted Center at Drake University Live Stream on The Harkin Institute YouTube channel. Registration: This event is free, and your...
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2023 Harkin On Wellness Report It is the goal of the Harkin on Wellness Report, to highlight the top wellness and nutrition initiatives in the country that are examples of organizations able to make a large impact through effective policy, system, and environmental...
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The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement has been selected as one of 30 organizations to partner with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) on efforts to engage diverse populations in support of healthier food environments. As...
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A new paper by National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) found that calorie labels on restaurant menus have an influence on consumer decisions. The paper also explains why such policies work and how results vary across different populations. Calorie labeling laws...
