Geography: <span>Kentucky</span>

The influence of nutrition assistance program participation, parental nutritional knowledge, and family foodways on food security and child well-being

In this report we present results from our study of the effect of SNAP and WIC participation during childhood on food insecurity risk in young adulthood. We also examined the […]

Audience Segmentation of Kentucky Mothers by Nonparticipation Status in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

We identify women most and least likely to discontinue participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Kentucky WIC program management information system data […]

Mapping a WIC Mother’s Journey: A Preliminary Analysis

To rapidly explore participation barriers in the Kentucky WIC program and edify preliminary participant journey narratives utilizing direct observation, an abbreviated participant observation experience, and focus group techniques. As part […]

Kentucky State WIC Page

The Kentucky State WIC Page includes main contacts, State WIC profiles, and state-specific resources and links.

Kentucky WIC Infant Formula Guidelines

An official list of approved WIC formulas from the Kentucky Dept. of Public Health, Nutrition Services Branch WIC.

Kentucky 2017 WIC and Nutrition Manual

Guidance for local WIC agencies in Kentucky on how to deliver WIC services in line with Kentucky Dept. of Public Health, Nutrition Services Branch WIC policies and procedures.

The Challenge of Preventing and Treating Obesity in Low-Income Preschool Children: Perceptions of WIC Healthcare Professionals

The purpose of this study was to develop innovative ways to address the different perceptions about the challenges that exist in managing childhood obesity among WIC healthcare professionals. Based on the thoughts, perceptions, and suggestions from the healthcare professionals, the researchers concluded that WIC may benefit from (1) providing staff training in counseling skills that educate parents on child development and child rearing, (2) focusing more attention on counseling, and (3) developing collaborations with primary healthcare providers and community agencies that impact childhood obesity.

Geography: Kentucky