Journal Article

Changes in nutrient and food group intakes among children and women participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children: findings from the 2005–2008 and 2011–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys

By Guthrie J, Anater A, Hampton J, Catellier D, Eldridge A, Johnson W, Quann E.

National data from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS 2016) were used to assess usual nutrient intakes from foods and beverages among US children aged <4 y by WIC participation status. This research suggests that WIC participants have better intakes of several key nutrients that are important for young children’s growth and development, including iron (6-24m), zinc and potassium (6-12m), vitamin D (all ages) and saturated fat (24-48m).

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Date Added
February 9, 2021

Citation
Guthrie J, Anater A, Hampton J, Catellier D, Eldridge A, Johnson W, Quann E. (2020) "Changes in nutrient and food group intakes among children and women participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children: findings from the 2005–2008 and 2011–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys." Public Health Nutrition, Vol. 22, Issue 18. Available online: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980019002702