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Effect of Lifestyle Coaching Including Telemonitoring and Telecoaching on Gestational Weight Gain and Postnatal Weight Loss: A Systematic Review

Abstract Background: Obesity during pregnancy, excessive gestational weight gain (GWG), and postpartum weight retention (PPWR) are associated with health risks for mothers and their offspring. Face-to-face lifestyle interventions can reduce […]

Designing a WIC App to Improve Health Behaviors: A Latent Class Analysis

Abstract Background: Smartphone apps have potential to effectively deliver health education and improve health behaviors among at-risk populations. To be successful, apps should include user input during stages of development. […]

Implementation of Best Practices in Obesity Prevention in Child Care Facilities: The Arizona Empower Program, 2013–2015

Abstract Introduction: Obesity is a major health concern in every US age group. Approximately one in 4 children in Arizona’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children is […]

Eating Frequency and the Role of Snacking on Body Weight of WIC Preschool Children

Abstract The objective of this study was to understand the influence of eating episodes and snack quality on body weight of children ages 3-4.9 years participating in the Broward County […]

Enhancing Periconceptional Health by Targeting Postpartum Mothers at Rural WIC Clinics

Abstract The overall goal of this pilot quality improvement (QI) intervention was to (1) assess the feasibility of making a WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) systems-level change that added measurement […]

Lessons Learned From a Feasibility Study Delivered in 2 WIC Sites to Promote Physical Activity Among Pregnant Latinas

Abstract Objective: To assess the feasibility, including demand for and acceptability of a physical activity (PA) intervention among pregnant Latinas recruited at the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, […]

Weight Loss After Pregnancy: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract It is important to pay attention to weight management before and between pregnancies, as women have an increased risk of weight gain during the reproductive years. Having a baby […]

Exploring how Brazilian Immigrant Mothers Living in the USA Obtain Information about Physical Activity and Screen Time for their Preschool-Aged Children: A Qualitative Study

Abstract Objective: To explore how Brazilian-born immigrant mothers living in the USA obtain information about physical activity (PA) and screen time (ST) behaviours for their preschool-aged children. Research design Focus […]

North Dakota WIC Lista de Alimentos (Food Guide, Spanish)

An official list of approved WIC foods from the North Dakota Department of Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity WIC.

North Dakota WIC State Plan FY 2018

An annual plan that details North Dakota Department of Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity WIC program objectives and procedures for North Dakota WIC administration.