Executive Summary: Exploring Enconomic and Health Impacts of Local Food Procurement

by IPHI Office Web | Jan 19, 2020

A summary of a study of best practices for promoting local food procurement

Critical Analysis of Economic Impact Methodologies

by IPHI Office Web | Jan 19, 2020

A critical look at the prevailing economic impact analysis (EIA) models related to the local food system

Controlling Junk Food and the Bottom Line: Executive Summary

by IPHI Office Web | Jan 19, 2020

Changes to nutrition standards often raise concerns about negative impacts on school revenue and fundraising. This is an executive summary of the Controlling Junk Food and the Bottom Line study that shares findings from eight school districts that have already...

2019-2023 IPHI Policy Platform: Promoting Cross-Sector Partnership and Systems Change to Ensure Health and Health Equity in Illinois

by IPHI Office Web | Jan 19, 2020

IPHI released a 5-year policy platform to improve the public health system and promote health and health equity in Illinois.

Controlling Junk Food and the Bottom Line: Case Studies of Schools Successfully Implementing Strong Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods and Beverages

by IPHI Office Web | Jan 19, 2020

Building on the Controlling Junk Food and the Bottom Line report, in October 2014 the Illinois Public Health Institute released the five tip sheets below to help schools implement Smart Snacks in School while minimizing negative financial impact.