WIC Shopping Experience

The Association Between Food Security and Store-Specific and Overall Food Shopping Behaviors

The current findings suggest that households with very low food security tend to shop more frequently in stores that have less-healthful options, such as convenience/dollar stores.

The Ability to Purchase Organic Food Items Among Participants of the Women, Infants, and Children Program in Los Angeles County

There were significant differences in availability and variability scores of healthy organic foods between high- and low-income neighborhood stores. Organic food items, specifically 15% fat content ground beef, peanut butter, apple juice, and eggs were priced significantly higher than conventional items (p < 0.05). Pricing of organic foods varied and no significant pricing trends were noted between neighborhood income levels.