Business Details
Public Health Nutrition Research & Evaluation Services
The Center for Nutrition & Health Impact (CNHI) is a pioneering nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing public health nutrition through rigorous evaluation and collaborative partnerships. Since our establishment, we have specialized in measuring and assessing nutrition-related programs, providing evidence-based insights that empower communities and organizations to improve health outcomes. Our work focuses on developing innovative tools to evaluate household nutrition security, food insecurity resilience, and dietary accessibility, addressing gaps in existing frameworks like the USDA Household Food Security Survey Module. We lead national initiatives such as the GusNIP Nutrition Incentive and Produce Prescription (PPR) program evaluations, ensuring equitable access to fresh fruits and vegetables for underserved populations.Our team combines expertise in mixed-methods research, policy analysis, and technical assistance to support programs like WIC online shopping and the New Jersey Food Security Initiative. By translating complex data into actionable strategies, we help partners navigate real-world limitations while maintaining scientific rigor. Our deliverables range from comprehensive technical reports to tailored presentations, ensuring findings are accessible to diverse audiences. With a commitment to transparency and community-centered solutions, we bridge the gap between research and practice, driving measurable progress in public health nutrition.
Services
Program Evaluation
Measures Development
Data Analysis
Capacity Building
Policy Research
Technical Assistance
Deliverables Creation
Formative Assessment
Survey Design
Secondary Data Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer rigorous program evaluation and research expertise in nutrition initiatives.
- Our team develops innovative tools to assess household nutrition security and food resilience.
- We lead national evaluations for USDA-funded nutrition incentive programs.
- Our work addresses equity gaps in fresh produce accessibility for underserved populations.
- We translate complex data into actionable strategies for community health improvement.
Services
Program Evaluation
We design and implement comprehensive evaluations for public health nutrition programs, using mixed-method approaches to measure impact and guide improvements. Our services include formative assessments, process evaluations, and outcome analyses tailored to community needs. By combining qualitative and quantitative methods, we help partners demonstrate program effectiveness and secure continued funding.
Measures Development
Our team creates validated tools to assess nutrition security, food resilience, and dietary accessibility, addressing gaps in existing frameworks. These low-burden, self-administered modules provide holistic insights into household food experiences, including availability, utilization, and stability. Our measures support evidence-based decision-making for policymakers and program administrators.
Data Analysis
We conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative data analysis for primary and secondary datasets, ensuring scientific rigor and practical relevance. Our expertise includes statistical modeling, thematic coding, and geographic mapping to visualize trends. Findings are translated into actionable recommendations for stakeholders across public health and nutrition sectors.
Capacity Building
We provide tailored technical assistance to strengthen organizational capabilities in program evaluation and data collection. Services include training on measurement tools, guidance for policy advocacy campaigns, and support for early care and education obesity prevention initiatives. Our goal is to empower partners to sustain impactful programs independently.
Policy Research
Our research informs nutrition policy by analyzing program implementation challenges and equity considerations. We evaluate policies like WIC online ordering and GusNIP PPR requirements to identify barriers and opportunities for improving access to healthy foods. Findings directly support evidence-based policy reforms.
Questions
What services does the Center for Nutrition & Health Impact offer?
We provide program evaluation, measures development, data analysis, technical assistance, and policy research focused on public health nutrition and food security.
How does CNHI support nutrition incentive programs?
We lead national evaluations for USDA-funded initiatives like GusNIP, assessing how produce prescription programs improve access to fresh fruits and vegetables for underserved populations.
Can CNHI help with WIC program evaluations?
Yes, we conduct studies on WIC online shopping implementation, cash value benefit impacts, and customer service improvements for state and local agencies.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Our work spans national programs in the U.S. and includes international collaborations on food security measurement and policy analysis.
How do you ensure data accuracy in evaluations?
We use mixed-method approaches, cognitive testing for surveys, and validated tools combined with secondary data analysis to ensure comprehensive, reliable results.
How can organizations partner with CNHI?
Contact us through our website or Omaha office to discuss potential collaborations on program evaluation, research, or capacity-building initiatives.
