Writing & Media
Professional & Academic
Newsletters and Websites:
Google Scholar profile • Research Gate profile
Reports, Fact Sheets, and Briefs:
Popular Media Articles:
- University of California (UC) Nutrition Policy Institute quarterly Research to Action News Brief (lead author, editor)
- UC Nutrition Policy Institute news blog (lead author, editor)
- UC Nutrition Policy Institute website (web architect)
Google Scholar profile • Research Gate profile
- Online training for child care providers teaches child nutrition in English and Spanish
Lee DL, Alkon A, Strochlic R, Srivastava D, Neelon M, Keeton V, Ritchie LD. California Agriculture, volume 76, issue 4, pages 131-140, 9 February 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3733/ca.2022a0015. - Adherence to healthy default beverage laws for children's meals in 3 US cities
Zaltz DA, Lee DL, Woodward-Lopez G, Ritchie LD, Bleich SN, Benjamin-Neelon SE. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Available online 8 February 2023. - Child and Adult Care Food Program Participation Benefits, Barriers and Facilitators for Independent Child Care Centers in California
Lee DL, Homel Vitale E, Marshall SK-D, Hecht C, Beck LT, Ritchie LD. Nutrients, volume 14, issue 21, article 4449, 22 October 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14214449 - California WIC Participants Report Favorable Impacts of the COVID-Related Increase to the WIC Cash Value Benefit
Martinez CE, Ritchie LD, Lee DL, Tsai MM, Anderson CE, Whaley SE. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, volume 19, issue 17, page 10604, 25 August 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191710604 - Evaluating Food Packaging Waste in Schools: A Systematic Literature Review
Heiges J, Lee DL, Vollmer L, Wobbekind K, Thompson HR, Gosliner W, Madsen KA, O'Neill K, Ritchie LD. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 19, Article 9, 5 May 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095607 - Development of an online curriculum for California early care and education providers on healthy beverages
Hazard K, Lee D, Ritchie L, Rose R, Díaz Rios LK, Plank K, Alkon A. BMC Public Health, Volume 21, Article 1387, 13 July 2021. DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11428-x - Self-Paced Online Training on Healthy Beverage Policy for Child Care Providers
Lee DL, Alkon A, Plank K, Neelon M, Díaz Rios LK, Hecht CE, Thompson HR, Ritchie LD. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, volume 53, issue 6, pages 457-470, 1 June 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2021.02.007 - Nutrition Standards For Infants and Young Children can be Implemented by Family Child Care Home Providers
Ritchie LD, Keeton V, Lee DL, Gurzo K, Homel Vitale E, Au LE, Alkon A. Global Pediatric Health, Volume 8, 25 January 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X21989555 - Alignment of State Regulations With Breastfeeding and Beverage Best Practices for Childcare Centers and Family Childcare Homes, United States
Lee DL, Traseira R, Navarro S, Frost N, Bejamin-Neelon S, Cradock AL, Hecht K, Ritchie LD. Public Health Reports, available online 9 November 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0033354920964156 - Transition from Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding to Toddler Nutrition in Child Care Settings
Ritchie LD, Lee DL, Homel Vitale E, Au LE. Nestle Nutrition Institute Workshop Series, volume 95, pages 1-13. 9 November 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1159/000511517
- Voluntary Kids' Meal Beverage Standards: Are They Sufficient to Ensure Healthier Restaurant Practices and Consumer Choice?
Harpainter P, Hewawitharana SC, Lee DL, Martin AC, Gosliner W, Ritchie LD, Woodward-Lopez G. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 22 July 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17155275 - Nutrition Provided to Infants in Licensed Childcare Centers and Homes: A Descriptive Study
Lee DL, Gurzo K, Nhan L, Homel Vitale E, Yoshida S, Ritchie LD. Maternal and Child Health Journal. 2020;24:932-942. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10995-020-02929-z - Status of Beverages Served to Young Children in Child Care After Implementation of California Policy 2012-2016
Lee DL, Gurzo K, Nhan LA, Homel Vitale E, Yoshida S, Hecht K, Ritchie LD. Preventing Chronic Disease. 2020;17, E30. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd17.190296 - Child Care Sites Participating in the Federal Child and Adult Care Food Program Provide More Nutritious Foods and Beverages
Gurzo K, Lee DL, Ritchie K, Yoshida S, Homel Vitale E, Hecht K, Ritchie LD. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2020;52(7):607-704. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2020.02.009 - Compliance with the new 2017 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal patterns prior to implementation
Lee DL, Gúrzo K, Yoshida S, Homel Vitale E, Hecht K, Ritchie L. Childhood Obesity. 2018;14(6):393-402. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1089/chi.2018.0092.
Reports, Fact Sheets, and Briefs:
- 2023 WIC Multi-State Participant Satisfaction Survey
Lee DL, Felix C, Ritchie LD, Kim L, Whaley SE, Machel G. National WIC Association. Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Pepperdine University. Public Health Foundation Enterprises-WIC. 9 April 2024. - School Recess: A Chance to Address Health Inequity Across California
Vasicsek R, Kao J, Thompson HR, Westfall M, Lee DL, Ritchie LD. Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Research to Action news brief, volume 8, number 1. 8 February 2024. - Improving Access to Fresh, Local Produce for Incarcerated Californians
Chelius C, Strochlic R, Gosliner W, Rauzon S, Lee DL, Ritchie LD. Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Research to Action news brief, volume 7, number 4. 28 November 2023. - Research Brief: Participants New to WIC May Benefit From More Guidance on Shopping for WIC Foods
Underwood G, Lee DL, Chauvenet C, Ritchie LD, Kim L. Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Pepperdine University, and the National WIC Association. 14 November 2023. - Research Brief: Family Childcare Home Providers Need More CACFP Funding to Provide Healthy Meals and Snacks to Young Children
Lee DL, Bacon K, Felix C, Matias SL, Marshall SK, Homel Vitale E, Ritchie LD. Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, CACFP Roundtable, University of California, Berkeley. 2 October 2023. - Infant and Toddler Feeding Recommendations for Family Child Care Home Providers - Training Videos
Lee DL, Ritchie LD. Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. 15 August 2023. [Spanish version] - Join UC Experts in Working to Curb Sugary Drinks
Hecht K, Hecht C, Lee DL, Rauzon S, Ritchie LD. Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Research to Action news brief, volume 7, number 3. 10 August 2023. - Policy brief: Evidence to support continuation of the increased WIC Cash Value Benefit for fruits and vegetables
Hecht K, Lee DL, Whaley SE, Ritchie LD. Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Public Health Foundation Enterprises-WIC. August 2023. - Low Receipt of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Among Eligible Families
Gosliner W, Lee DL, Rauzon S, Ritchie L. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute. Research to Action news brief, volume 7, number 2. 18 May 2023. - Research Brief: Participant Recommendations for Improving the WIC Food Package, Evaluating Data from the 2021 Multi-State Participant Satisfaction Survey
Underwood G, Lee DL, Chauvenet C, Ritchie LD, Kim L. Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Pepperdine University. National WIC Association. 15 February 2023. - The Nutrition Policy Institute’s Innovating Approach to Evaluating SNAP-Ed
Westfall M, Lee DL, Woodward Lopez G, Rauzon S, Ritchie LD. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute. Research to Action news brief, volume 7, number 1. 9 February 2023. - A multi-pronged approach to improve college students' food security
Lanca K, Lee DL, Ritchie LD. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute. Research to Action news brief, volume 6, number 4. 29 November 2022.
- Benefits and Challenges of CACFP Participation for Independent Child Care Centers and Sponsors: Research Report for the California Department of Social Services
Lee DL, Hecht C, Ritchie LD, Marshall S K-D, Homel Vitale E. Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. CACFP Roundtable. 27 October 2022. - Research Brief: Child and Adult Care Food Program Participation by Independent Childcare Centers and Their Sponsors: Benefits and Challenges
Lee DL, Hecht C, Homel Vitale E, Marshall SK-D, Ritchie LD. Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. CACFP Roundtable. 26 October 2022. - Support Universal School Meals
Seel C, Lee DL, Hecht C, Hecht K, Plank K, Strochlic R, Heiges J, Rauzon S, Ritchie LD. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute, Research to Action news brief, volume 6, number 3. 9 September 2022. - Healthy-by-Default Beverage Laws for Kids' Meals
Lee DL, Woodward-Lopez G, Ritchie LD. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute, Research to Action news brief, volume 6, number 2. 19 May 2022. - Policy Brief: Stronger WIC, Healthier Kids and Moms
UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute. The National WIC Association. Pepperdine University. Public Health Foundation Enterprises-WIC. 3 March 2022. - Policy Recommendations to Strengthen WIC
Lee DL, Hecht K, Hecht C, Ritchie LD. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute, Research to Action news brief, volume 6, number 1. 3 March 2022. - Multi-State WIC Participant Survey: Cash Value Benefit Increase During COVID
Ritchie L, Lee D, Felix C, Sallack L, Chauvenet C, Machel G, Whaley SE. The National WIC Association. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute. 1 March 2022. - Multi-state WIC Participants Satisfaction Survey: Learning from Program Adaptations During COVID
Ritchie L, Lee DL, Sallack L, Chauvenet C, Machell G, Kim L, Song L, Whaley SE. Funded by the National WIC Association, UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute, Pepperdine University, and the David and Lucille Packard Foundation. December 2021. - Nutrition Policy Institute 2021 Research Highlights
Lee DL, Woodward-Lopez G, Kao J, Plank K, Hecht C, Strochlic R, Gosliner W, Becker C, Rauzon S, Ritchie LD. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute, Research to Action news brief, volume 5, number 3. 9 December 2021. - Healthy School Meals for All
Hecht K, Hecht C, Lee DL, Rauzon S, Ritchie LD. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute, Research to Action news brief, volume 5, number 2. 18 May 2021. - Supporting Improved Food Security During COVID-19
Gosliner W, Woodward Lopez G, Hecht C, Lee DL, Rauzon S, Ritchie LD. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute, Research to Action news brief, volume 5, number 1. 16 February 2021. - WIC Especially Critical during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Voices of Participants in Los Angeles County
Ritchie L, Vital N, Au LE, Gosliner WA, Meza M, Anderson CE, Strochlic R, Plank K, Tsai M, Martinez CE, Olague C, Rios A, Lee DL, Hecht CE, Whaley SE. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute. Public Health Foundation Enterprise, Women Infants and Children (WIC). The David and Lucille Packard Foundation. January 2021. - Disasters Happen, We Can and Will Be Prepared: Disaster Preparation and Response Guide for the UC ANR Community
Kocher S, Kearns F, Koundinya V, Oatman B, Alamillo D, Panarella K, Drill S, Schohr T, Lee D, Thorpe W. University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute. January 2021. - University Students Struggle with Basic Needs
Martinez SM, Esaryk E, Lee DL, Rauzon S, Ritchie LD. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute, Research to Action news brief, volume 4, number 4. 19 November 2020. - Implementing Healthy Vending Guidelines for College Campuses
Kao J, Crawford P, Lee DL, Rauzon S, Ritchie LD. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute, Research to Action news brief, volume 4, number 3. 12 July 2020. - Healthy Beverages in Child Care - Adherence to California's Healthy Beverages in Child Care Act
Nutrition Policy Institute. California Food Policy Advocates. Sarah Samuels Center for Public Health Research & Evaluation. UCSF School of Nursing. California Childcare Health Program. University of California Cooperative Extension. UC Merced. 24 June 2020.
- Nutrition and Physical Activity Resources During Emergency Times
Lee DL, Rauzon S, Ritchie LD. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute, Research to Action news brief, volume 4, number 2. 23 April 2020. - How to Stay Food Secure and Eat Well Despite COVID-19
Berkeley Food Institute. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute. 31 March 2020. [Spanish Fact Sheet] - Guidance On The Safe Usage of Open Spaces During COVID-19
Berkeley Food Institute. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute. 31 March 2020. [Spanish Fact Sheet] - Promising Approaches to Healthy Food Retail Interventions
Hewawitharana S, Gosliner W, Woodward-Lopez G, Lee DL, Rauzon S, Ritchie LD. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute, Research to Action news brief, volume 4, number 1. 27 February 2020. - Addressing Food Insecurity for Families and Individuals in California Experiencing Housing Insecurity. University of California, Global Food Initiative
Colvin M, Lee DL, Ritchie LD, Hecht K, Surls R. University of California, Global Food Initiative. Nutrition Policy Institute. University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. 25 February 2020. - SNAP Is Under Attack - Our Largest Food Assistance Program Needs Your Support
Gosliner W, Hecht K, Lee DL, Rauzon S, Ritchie LD. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute, Research to Action news brief, volume 3, number 4. 18 December 2019. - The Science Behind Sugar Sweetened Beverages
Crawford P, Hecht K, Lee DL, Rauzon S, Ritchie LD. UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute, Research to Action news brief, volume 3, number 3. 2 October 2019. - Child Nutrition Practices in California Licensed Child Care Prior to New 2017 CACFP Nutrition Standards
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Nutrition Policy Institute. California Food Policy Advocates. Sarah Samuels Center for Public Health Research & Evaluation. March 2019. - Infant Nutrition Practices in California Licensed Child Care Prior to New 2017 CACFP Nutrition Standards
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Nutrition Policy Institute. California Food Policy Advocates. Sarah Samuels Center for Public Health Research & Evaluation. March 2019. - Both Online and In-Person Nutrition Education Can Improve Health Outcomes for WIC Participants
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Nutrition Policy Institute. PHFE WIC. August 2018. - Nutrition Standards for Family Child Care Homes: Evaluation Results from a 2017 Pilot Study of Nutrition Standards Training of 30 Family Child Care Home Providers in Three California Counties
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Nutrition Policy Institute, California Food Policy Advocates, and UCSF California Childcare Health Program. December 2017. - Can SNAP do more to support healthy eating? A real-world test is needed.
Crawford P, Eschaveste M, Hecht K, Hoynes H, Laraia B, Ritchie L, Shimada T, Lee DL. Nutrition Policy Institute Health Policy Brief. May 2015.
Popular Media Articles:
- Gut Feelings: Harnessing the Mind-Altering Power of Microbes
Lee DL. Mold Magazine. 1(1). August 2017.
In the News
- Low-income families have more to spend on fruit and veggies thanks to new WIC rule - NBC News, April 2024
- Food Aid Program for Mothers and Children Will Provide More Fruits and Vegetables - The New York Times, April 2024
- Dining Services' Dani Lee wins Real Food Award - UC Davis Dateline, June 2013
- Eco Heroes tackle local 'food print' - Davis Enterprise, April 2013
- From the Ground Up: Farm to school, trying something new - Davis Enterprise, September 2012
- UC systemwide sustainability practices continue to expand - California Aggie, April 2012
- Leave no food behind - University of California Food Blog, October 2012
- Students play a key role in building community around sustainable food systems - University of California Food Blog, July 2012
- New Resident Garden comes to Segundo - California Aggie, August 2011
- Five Questions: On Green Business Certification - Food Service Director, July 2011
- Campus-grown tomato sauce hits UC Davis plates - UC Davis Sustainable Second Century, September 2011
- Green dorm food - Sacramento News and Review, December 2009