Effect of WIC Food Package Changes on Dietary Intake of Preschool Children in New Mexico
Objectives: This study examined WIC policy change effects on dietary intake of preschool children from WIC-participating households in rural New Mexico communities. Methods: Dietary intake of children enrolled in Head Start in 8 communities was compared before and after 2009 WIC food package changes...
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Published in | Health behavior and policy review Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 3 - 12 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
Paris Scholar Publishing Ltd
01.01.2015
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Summary: | Objectives: This study examined WIC policy change effects on dietary intake of preschool children from WIC-participating households in rural New Mexico communities. Methods: Dietary intake of children enrolled in Head Start in 8 communities was compared before and after 2009 WIC food
package changes. Results: Following the policy change, participants reported significantly increased consumption of lower-fat milk, reduced consumption of saturated fat (grams), and decreased consumption of vegetables without potatoes. No significant differences in fruit, fruit juice, vegetables
including potatoes, whole-grains and saturated fat (percent-energy) consumption were observed. Conclusions: WIC policy changes have the potential to improve children's saturated fat intake. More research with robust designs is necessary to examine long-term effects of WIC policy changes. |
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Bibliography: | 2326-4403(20150101)2:1L.3;1- ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
ISSN: | 2326-4403 2326-4403 |
DOI: | 10.14485/HBPR.2.1.1 |