Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health Policy

IFNHP brings together individuals from across the University of Michigan who are engaged in policy-relevant food and nutrition research, including advancing Food is Medicine programming, school food policy, nutrition assistance programs, and the regulation of ultra-processed foods. Our members have informed legislation, regulatory decisions, clinical practice, and program implementation at local, state, tribal, and national levels. IFNHP members benefit from grant opportunities, developing new collaborative partnerships, and resources to advance research and policy engagement.

IFNHP is committed to collaboration with community stakeholders, policymakers, advocacy and interest groups, and implementation organizations. These IFNHP partners have access to,

• Interdisciplinary expertise across public policy, nutritional sciences, epidemiology, preventive medicine, and health services research
• Funding to collaborate on time-sensitive, policy-relevant projects
• Skill-building and networking events
• Policy-ready products such as briefs, testimony support, and technical assistance to inform your work
• Sustained relationships with University of Michigan investigators, trainees, and clinical leaders

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