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Spotlight on Scientists: Dr. Sara Schaefer, New Associate Director of Educational Programs

Dr. Sara Schaefer is the new Associate Director of Educational Programs at the Foods For Health Institute. She received her doctorate in Nutritional Biology from UC Davis. Her past experience with developing and implementing educational programs in schools both at home and abroad, and her experience in the non-profit sector focusing on community nutrition have prepared her for her new role at the FFHI. Dr. Schaefer shares her plans for her Educational Programs work at the Institute.

FFHI Scientists Work to Reduce Obesity Among Mexican-American Children and Families in California

The Foods for Health Institute is excited to participate in the Ninos Sanos, Familia Sana (Healthy Children, Healthy Family) project funded through a grant from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Davis Schoolchildren use Accelerometers to Learn About Physical Activity

Foods for Health Institute's Education Program works with local Davis school to foster children's awareness of their physical activity. Children at Peregrine School will be using Polar Active accelerometers donated by Education Program partner, Polar.

Lunch, Love, Community Event May 24

The Foods for Health Institute partners with the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science to present a mosaic of short films "Lunch, Love, Community," by Helen De Michiel and Sophie Constantinou on Thursday May 24th from 5-8pm.