Scope: <span>Research</span>

Developing a Patient-Centered Outcome for Targeting Early Childhood Obesity Across Multiple Stakeholders

Abstract Background: Patient-centered outcome measures for childhood obesity are limited. Identifying outcomes that patients and families consider important could be a viable avenue for better engagement of patients and interventions […]

Eating Frequency and the Role of Snacking on Body Weight of WIC Preschool Children

Abstract The objective of this study was to understand the influence of eating episodes and snack quality on body weight of children ages 3-4.9 years participating in the Broward County […]

Racial/Ethnic Differences in the Effectiveness of a Multisector Childhood Obesity Prevention Intervention

Abstract Objectives: To investigate racial/ethnic and language differences in the effectiveness of the Massachusetts Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration (MA-CORD) study among children aged 2 to 4 years enrolled in the […]

The Impact of Maternal BMI, Gestational Weight Gain, and Breastfeeding on Early Childhood Weight: Analysis of a Statewide WIC Dataset

Abstract Early childhood obesity is a persistent health concern with more frequent and significant impact on low-income families. Maternal weight factors impact offspring weight status, but evidence on whether breastfeeding […]

Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Attitudes and Consumption During the First 1000 Days of Life

Abstract Objectives: To examine the relationship of parental sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) attitudes with SSB consumption during the first 1000 days of life—gestation to age 2 years. Methods: We studied 394 Special Supplemental […]

Associations Between Gestational Weight Gain and Rate of Infancy Weight Gain in Hawaii and Puerto Rico WIC Participants

Abstract Background: Excessive gestational weight gain and rapid infancy weight gain (RIWG) are associated with increased susceptibility to childhood obesity. Since low-income and minority children are particularly at risk, investigation […]

Enhancing Periconceptional Health by Targeting Postpartum Mothers at Rural WIC Clinics

Abstract The overall goal of this pilot quality improvement (QI) intervention was to (1) assess the feasibility of making a WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) systems-level change that added measurement […]

Association of Maternal Depressive Symptoms and Offspring Physical Health in Low-Income Families

Abstract Objectives: The present study sought to examine the association between maternal depressive symptoms and characteristics of offspring physical health, including health status, health behaviors, and healthcare utilization, among low-income […]

Integrating Obstetrical Care and WIC Nutritional Services to Address Maternal Obesity and Postpartum Weight Retention

Abstract Objective: This pilot study evaluated a cost neutral, integrated Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) and obstetrical service model designed to prevent postpartum weight retention […]

The Impact of Food Insecurity on the Home Emotional Environment Among Low-Income Mothers of Young Children

Abstract Objectives: Household stressors, such as food insecurity, contribute to the home emotional environment and negatively affect child development. Little research on this topic has been conducted among very young […]

Scope: Research