Improving access to healthy foods for better health outcomes
Official title: Building on our Success as the NOPREN Coordinating Center
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11048436 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure everyone can get healthy food, and it's for anyone who cares about improving community health and nutrition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $299,898 |
| NIH project number | 1U48DP006864-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11048436 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals and communities facing barriers to accessing nutritious foods, particularly those affected by obesity and related health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who already have adequate access to healthy foods and do not face nutritional challenges may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing policies and practices that promote equitable access to nutritious foods, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance at achieving good health. The initiative, led by the University of California, San Francisco, aims to build on the success of the Nutrition and Obesity Policy Research and Evaluation Network (NOPREN), which has expanded significantly over the past decade. By fostering collaboration among researchers, health departments, and organizations, the project seeks to translate research findings into actionable policies and resources that can benefit communities. The approach includes hosting webinars, developing work groups, and creating professional development opportunities to engage a wide range of stakeholders in nutrition and obesity policy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to healthy foods, ultimately enhancing health outcomes for diverse populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in nutrition and obesity policy have shown success in improving health outcomes through collaborative efforts and policy changes.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramirez-Valles, Jesus — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Ramirez-Valles, Jesus
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.