The researchers evaluated the impact of the 2009 WIC food package changes on the availability of healthful food. After the introduction of the new food packages, the availability of healthful food increased significantly in stores, overall, with more substantial increases in WIC-authorized stores.
The authors analyzed the impact of the new WIC food packages on WIC participants; consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat milk. Changes in the WIC food packages produced the following results: Consumption of whole grains improved by 17.3 percentage points, from baseline; and consumption of whole milk decreased 60% to 63%, for caregivers and children, respectively. In addition, though small, there was a significant increase in the consumption of fruits and vegetables.
The study showed that the WIC food package revisions have improved access to healthy foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lower-fat milk for WIC participants, as well as the community at large.
The purpose of this study was to measure changes in WIC food package assignments, WIC infant formula amounts, and breastfeeding initiation after the implementation of the revised WIC food packages. Results revealed that the percentage of mothers who received the partial breastfeeding package fell from 24.7% to 13.8%; the percentage of mothers who received the full breastfeeding package rose from 9.8% to 17.1%; and the percentage of mothers who received the full formula package rose from 20.5% to 28.5%.
This study assessed the impact of the 2009 changes to the WIC food packages on the perceived sales, product selection, and stocking habits of small WIC-authorized food stores. Results showed that regardless of the type or frequency of supply acquisition, perceived increases in sales provided some evidence of the potential sustainability of the new food packages.
This study compared products stocked before and after the implementation of the revised WIC food packages in WIC-authorized and non-WIC-authorized stores. After implementation, WIC-authorized stores improved their inventory of healthier foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, lower-fat milk, whole-grain bread, and brown rice.
The purpose of this analysis was to study the food consumption pattern of preschoolers ages 2 and 3 in the US. The study found that 33% consumed whole milk at least once per day. In addition, 70% consumed vegetables at least once per day, with french fries and other fried potatoes as the most consumed vegetable. A total of 73% consumed fruits at least once per day. Furthermore, 85% consumed a sweetened beverage, dessert, sweet snack, or salty snack at least once per day.
This study evaluated whether low-income late postpartum women complied with the dietary guidelines. researchers found low compliance rates for recommended intake of grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy foods, total fat, and added sugar. They also found that several psychosocial factors were associated with unhealthy diets, including neglect of self-care, weight-related distress, negative body image, stress, and depressive symptoms.
The authors investigated the impact of the WIC Program on the eating behaviors of preschool children in southeastern Idaho. researchers found that after 6 months on WIC, the mean overall Healthy Eating Index score and subscores for vegetables, fruits, and meats increased significantly.
This study investigated whether WIC Infant Food Package Issuance data are a valid source of information about breastfeeding practices. The study concluded that WIC Infant Food Package Issuance data are, indeed, a valid source of information about breastfeeding: Actual breastfeeding practices were in agreement with the type of food package issued. With appropriate funding support, WIC administrative data should be considered for use in nationwide breastfeeding surveillance and monitoring system.
