Alexandra B Morshed1, Sally M Davis1, Elizabeth A Greig2, Orrin B Myers3, Theresa H Cruz1. 1. Prevention Research Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. 2. Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. 3. Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study examined WIC policy change effects on dietary intake of preschool children from WIC-participating households in rural New Mexico communities. METHODS: Dietary intake of children enrolled in Head Start in 8 communities was compared before and after 2009 WIC food package changes. RESULTS: Following the policy change, participants reported significantly increased consumption of lower-fat milk, reduced consumption of saturated fat (grams), and decreased consumption of vegetables without potatoes. No significant differences in fruit, fruit juice, vegetables including potatoes, whole-grains and saturated fat (percent-energy) consumption were observed. CONCLUSIONS: WIC policy changes have the potential to improve children's saturated fat intake. More research with robust designs is necessary to examine long-term effects of WIC policy changes.
OBJECTIVES: This study examined WIC policy change effects on dietary intake of preschool children from WIC-participating households in rural New Mexico communities. METHODS: Dietary intake of children enrolled in Head Start in 8 communities was compared before and after 2009 WIC food package changes. RESULTS: Following the policy change, participants reported significantly increased consumption of lower-fat milk, reduced consumption of saturated fat (grams), and decreased consumption of vegetables without potatoes. No significant differences in fruit, fruit juice, vegetables including potatoes, whole-grains and saturated fat (percent-energy) consumption were observed. CONCLUSIONS: WIC policy changes have the potential to improve children's saturated fat intake. More research with robust designs is necessary to examine long-term effects of WIC policy changes.
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Keywords:
American Indians; Hispanic Americans; child; dietary intake; policy; preschool
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