Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Social Determinants of Health: WIC Health Outcomes

The episode focuses on how public health programs in MCH have a direct impact on access to health care and resources and health outcomes. Moderator: Christina Badaracco Panelist: Lacy Fehrenbach, […]

Millennial Cities: Community Planning Hub for Geospatial Tools

Millennial Cities is an interactive web-mapping site that aggregates and promotes interactive data tools pertaining to health, connectivity, social justice, equity, climate change, neighborhood and community planning, and more — […]

WIC Food Package Review: Frequently Asked Questions

With USDA expected to revise the WIC food packages, this resource informs WIC stakeholders about the potential reforms that can be accomplished in a food package review. This resource is […]

Enhancing Nutrition Security: USDA Updates to the WIC Food Packages

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 codified the science-based review process that updated the WIC food packages and sought greater alignment with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 2017, […]

The State of WIC: Investing in the Next Generation

The second State of WIC report – supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation – highlights the experience of WIC providers and participants throughout 2021. Effective program reforms, including the WIC […]

Witnessing Modern America: Violence and Racial Trauma

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Dietary Intake of US Children Participating in WIC

This study sought to assess the diet quality and nutrient intake of WIC children of various racial or ethnic backgrounds as the differences are largely still unknown. Results of the […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]