The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Spillover Effect: Do Siblings Reap the Benefits?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2020.02.013
Abstract: BACKGROUND Participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) among 0- to 5-year-old children is associated with healthier diets. Extension of dietary benefits to older, age-ineligible children (5-18 years… read more here.
Keywords: wic; participation; age; ineligible children ... See more keywords
Breastfeeding Is Associated With Reduced Obesity in Hispanic 2‐ to 5‐Year‐Olds Served by WIC
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2017.03.007
Abstract: Objective: To examine the relationship between breastfeeding (BF) and odds of childhood obesity in a large, primarily Hispanic Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) population. Setting: A large urban WIC program… read more here.
Keywords: wic; obesity risk; breastfeeding associated; age years ... See more keywords
Historical Perspective of the WIC Program and Its Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Efforts.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2017.03.018
Abstract: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was established in 1972 by an amendment to the 1966 Child NutritionAct, andbecameapermanentprogram in 1974. Administered federally by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)… read more here.
Keywords: wic; program; promotion support; nutrition ... See more keywords
Alignment of California WIC Participant Preferences with Proposed WIC Food Package Recommendations.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2020.09.014
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Assess alignment of Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participant preferences with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine WIC child food package recommendations and compare differences by race/ethnicity.… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; wic; wic participant; california wic ... See more keywords
Strategies to improve enrollment in The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): examining high coverage states and leveraging successful COVID-19 pandemic adjustments
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DOI: 10.1017/s1368980022001471
Abstract: Abstract The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is an essential program in the USA providing food benefits and nutritional and breast-feeding support to low-income pregnant or postpartum women, infants and… read more here.
Keywords: women infants; coverage; wic; program ... See more keywords
The Impact of the Revised WIC Food Package on Maternal Nutrition during Pregnancy and Postpartum.
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DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwz098
Abstract: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutritional support for pregnant and postpartum women and young children. The typical food package provided to recipient families was revised in October 2009… read more here.
Keywords: nutrition; wic; pregnancy; food package ... See more keywords
WIC Is Critical During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned From Los Angeles County Participants
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DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzab029_006
Abstract: Abstract Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) delivers services. The USDA granted multiple waivers to allow flexibility in WIC operations during… read more here.
Keywords: wic; los angeles; lessons learned; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
Increasing Access to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Program Through Discount Variety Stores (P04-164-19).
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DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz051.p04-164-19
Abstract: Objectives The Special Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) increases access to nutritious foods for low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women and their children under five. Participation in WIC has declined for… read more here.
Keywords: access; wic; wic implementation; program ... See more keywords
Warwick-India-Canada (WIC) global mental health group: rationale, design and protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046362
Abstract: Introduction The primary aim of the National Institute of Health Research-funded global health research group, Warwick-India-Canada (WIC), is to reduce the burden of psychotic disorders in India. India has a large pool of undetected and… read more here.
Keywords: research; wic; warwick india; health ... See more keywords
Association of WIC Participation and Growth and Developmental Outcomes in High-Risk Infants
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DOI: 10.1177/0009922819884583
Abstract: The objective of this study was to describe the association of enrollment in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and infant growth and neurodevelopmental… read more here.
Keywords: wic; participation; high risk; association ... See more keywords
Implementation of a sample design for a survey of program participants using time-location sampling
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285877
Abstract: To assess the feeding practices and behaviors of women and young children participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), USDA currently funds the longitudinal WIC Infant and Toddler Feeding… read more here.
Keywords: sample; time location; wic; design ... See more keywords