Maureen Lytle

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Multi-State WIC Participant Satisfaction Survey – Survey Tool

NWA is partnering with the Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) of the University of California to implement the Multi-State WIC Participant Satisfaction Survey 2021 project. The project goal is to collect […]

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Toolkit for Mentoring Diverse Students for Dietetics Careers

The toolkit is the first step in the American Dietetic Association’s efforts to develop and implement a program for mentoring culturally diverse students into dietetics/nutrition programs.

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Hey Dad, Are You Helping Your Child Have a Healthy Weight?

Fathers are becoming more involved with their kids. One study found that between 1965 and 2011 the amount of time dads spent with their children increased almost threefold. If you’re one […]

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Applying Racial Equity to U.S. Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs: SNAP, WIC and Child Nutrition

ENDING HUNGER in a lasting, sustainable way requires identifying and resolving its root causes. While hunger and poverty rates have declined nationwide, people of color consistently have far higher rates […]

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Beyond the Melting Pot and Salad Bowl Views of Cultural Diversity: Advancing Cultural Diversity Education of Nutrition Educators

This article outlines how the melting pot and salad bowl views of cultural diversity have influenced the cultural training of nutrition educators and other health professionals. It explores how these […]

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Process evaluation of a peer-led antenatal breastfeeding class for fathers: perceptions of facilitators and participants

The Parent Infant Feeding Initiative (PIFI) was a factorial, randomized controlled trial that aimed to prolong exclusive breastfeeding by targeting expecting fathers. One of the intervention strategies evaluated was a […]

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Maternal Health Visionary Spotlight: Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, National Birth Equity Collaborative founder and president, calls on us to value every woman to achieve maternal health equity

Dr. Joia Crear-Perry was led to a career fighting to eliminate racial disparities in maternal and infant health through her own experiences as a Black mother. Pregnant with her first […]

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National- and State-Level Estimates of WIC Eligibility and WIC Program Reach in 2017 Final Report: Volume I

This report presents estimates of the number of individuals eligible for WIC benefits and the percentage of the eligible population participating in calendar year (CY) 2017. For the purposes of […]

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Can a better understanding of WIC customer experiences increase benefit redemption and help control program food costs?

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program benefits nutritionally vulnerable populations by providing them with vouchers to buy healthful foods. In the retail sphere, the […]

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5 Easy Ways to Introduce Peanut Foods to Your Infants

A clear, evidence-based and compelling handout to guide new parents on introducing peanut foods early to help prA clear, evidence-based and compelling handout to guide new parents on introducing peanut […]

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