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National and State Level Estimates of WIC Eligibility and Program Reach

Data Sampling and Sample Size: Data is not directly collected for this dataset, but rather existing datasets are used to produce estimates of WIC eligibility. For the 2016–2020 estimates presented […]

WIC Participant and Program Characteristics

Data Sampling and Sample Size: WIC participants; dataset consists of a census of WIC participants with active certifications from all 89 WIC state agencies during April 2020. Dataset Description: WIC […]

Comparison of Beverage Consumption Recommendations for Young Children: Key Areas of Misalignment and Opportunities for Improvement

This resource is intended for providers and advocates to easily compare and contrast the Healthy Eating Research (HER) Consensus Beverage Recommendations to other beverage guidelines for kids ages 0-5, including […]

The Melanated Mammary Atlas®

The Melanated Mammary Atlas® (MM Atlas) is a mobile-friendly web application which features a searchable directory of images of various breast/chest-related conditions on brown skin. The tool allows for viewing […]

WIC Coalition Letter on FY23 Funding: April 2022

The Friends of WIC Coalition, convened by the National WIC Association, calls on Congress to invest $6.3 billion in WIC and extend the expanded fruits and vegetables benefit through fiscal […]

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 […]

WIC Participants’ Perspectives About Online Ordering and Technology in the WIC Program

Objective The objective of this study was to assess the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants’ perceptions about ordering WIC groceries online. Methods Qualitative semistructured interviews were […]