Cross-sectional associations of Women, Infants, and Children benefit redemption and diet among children ages 1–4 years in California DOI Creative Commons
Christopher Anderson, Shannon E. Whaley

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 120(2), P. 320 - 327

Published: June 7, 2024

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental healthy foods to children aged <5 y in low-income households. objectives of this study were characterize WIC benefit redemption, identify associations between redemption with child dietary intake, whether age modifies these associations. cross-sectional 2023 California Statewide Survey, conducted caregivers WIC-participating 1–4 y, was analyzed study. Included had complete data, a National Health Examination Survey Dietary Screener Questionnaire (DSQ), covariate data (weighted n = 2244). Monthly household category-specific percentage averaged across 6 3 mo preceding survey completion. Associations intake (servings or amount/day) assessed multivariable linear regression expressed as estimates 95% confidence intervals (CI). Twenty-five percent higher breakfast cereal, whole grain bread, yogurt milk the prior associated frequency cereal (0.02 servings/d; CI: 0.00, 0.04), bread 0.03), (0.04 0.02, 0.06), (0.09 0.01, 0.16). Significant effect modification by (12 <24 mo, 24–59 mo) found cheese/tofu 100% juice (P-interaction 0.02 0.001, respectively), 25% benefits lower cheese (−0.05 −0.09, −0.02) (0.12 0.06, 0.18), but only among ages 12 mo. Higher select foods. Pairing promotion program participants nutrition education efforts may enhance impacts participation.

Language: Английский

Food insecurity experience-based scales and food security governance: A case study from Brazil DOI Creative Commons
Rafael Pérez‐Escamilla, Rosana Salles‐Costa, Ana Maria Segall‐Corrêa

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Global Food Security, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 41, P. 100766 - 100766

Published: June 1, 2024

The well validated Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale (EBIA) documented major reductions in moderate/severe food insecurity (FI) between 2004 and 2014 likely because of economic growth the context equitable social policies. Coinciding with a change political administrations, about 2015, FI rates started to rapidly rebound, crisis becoming substantially worst during COVID-19 pandemic policies were weakened or eliminated recession preceding it. Evidence suggests that EBIA has helped inform security governance Brazil by documenting changes coinciding shifts Research is needed understand what extent these policy may explain fluctuations over time.

Language: Английский

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Food Insecurity and Mental Distress Among WIC-Eligible Women in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Dena Herman, Miranda Westfall, Muna Bashir

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Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 124(1), P. 65 - 79

Published: Sept. 16, 2023

Language: Английский

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Increased WIC Cash Value Benefit is Associated with Greater Amount and Diversity of Redeemed Fruits and Vegetables among Participating Households DOI Creative Commons
Christopher Anderson, Lauren E. Au, Catherine E. Yepez

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Current Developments in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7(9), P. 101986 - 101986

Published: Aug. 3, 2023

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food packages children ages 1 to 4 y include a cash value benefit (CVB) redeemable fruits vegetables (FVs) with participating vendors. The CVB was increased beginning in June 2021.This study evaluated associations of the augmented amount diversity redeemed FVs.Price look-up codes (PLUs) redemption data determined outcomes including any (any, none), (United States dollars [USD]/mo), percent total (percent) 54 FV commodity groups among cohort 1770 WIC-participating Southern California. Outcomes across all fresh fruits, vegetables, FVs were dollar redeemed, percentage redemption, produce (variety balance items redeemed). Comparisons made between periods (35 USD/mo June-September 2021, 24 October 2021-June 2022) preaugment period (9 2020-May 2021). Associations tested multivariable generalized estimating equation Poisson (any redemption) linear (amount, percent, diversity) regression models.The associated higher prevalence 53 at both 35 compared 9 USD/mo. Redemption during augment periods, modestly greater increases relative observed most commonly tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, avocados bananas, apples, grapes, limes, melons.The diversity. Data on intake are needed understand dietary impacts increase.

Language: Английский

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Associations of Increased WIC Benefits for Fruits and Vegetables With Food Security and Satisfaction by Race and Ethnicity DOI Creative Commons
Marisa Tsai, Christopher Anderson, Shannon E. Whaley

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Preventing Chronic Disease, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21

Published: March 28, 2024

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, others who strive to improve health public through chronic disease prevention.

Language: Английский

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Examining the 2021 Cash Value Benefit Increase and WIC Participant Food Purchases DOI
Emily W. Duffy, Shu Wen Ng, Maxime Bercholz

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American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 67(6), P. 906 - 915

Published: July 19, 2024

Language: Английский

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Evaluating the Association of the Increase in the WIC Cash Value Benefit on the Diversity of MyPlate Fruits and Vegetables Redeemed and Consumed By Children in Low-Income Households DOI
Alana M Chaney, Christopher Anderson, Charles D. Arnold

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Current Developments in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(6), P. 103778 - 103778

Published: May 16, 2024

Language: Английский

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A Systematic Review: The Impact of COVID-19 Policy Flexibilities on SNAP and WIC Programmatic Outcomes DOI Creative Commons
Mayra Crespo‐Bellido, Gabby Headrick, Miguel López

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Advances in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100361 - 100361

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Participant Grocery Store Purchases during the COVID-19 Pandemic in North Carolina DOI Creative Commons
Emily W. Duffy, Shu Wen Ng, Maxime Bercholz

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Current Developments in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(3), P. 102098 - 102098

Published: Feb. 8, 2024

BackgroundFamilies participating in WIC experienced barriers to accessing healthy food during the COVID-19 pandemic, but we do not yet understand how participant purchases shifted pandemic.ObjectivesDescribe association between initial shock of pandemic March 2020 and shoppers' changes before at a top grocery chain. Examine differences these relationships by duration use.MethodsWe used longitudinal transaction data from shoppers (n=2,989,116 shopper-month observations 175,081 unique shoppers) 496 stores store chain North Carolina October 2019 May 2021. We an interrupted time series design describe 1)the relationship shopper 2) pandemic. To assess consistently using Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards starting or stopping EBT use models stratified group. Primary outcomes were share (%) total calories purchased fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes (FV), processed foods, sugar sweetened beverages (SSB).ResultsWe observed small decreases FV (-0.4%) increases (1.1%) SSBs (0.5%) this retailer when comparing pre post periods. Compared that started stopped benefits had slightly higher lower SSB retailer.ConclusionsFuture studies should examine whether additional supports for nutrient-dense choices may be needed families with low incomes public health emergencies.

Language: Английский

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Cross-sectional associations of Women, Infants, and Children benefit redemption and diet among children ages 1–4 years in California DOI Creative Commons
Christopher Anderson, Shannon E. Whaley

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 120(2), P. 320 - 327

Published: June 7, 2024

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental healthy foods to children aged <5 y in low-income households. objectives of this study were characterize WIC benefit redemption, identify associations between redemption with child dietary intake, whether age modifies these associations. cross-sectional 2023 California Statewide Survey, conducted caregivers WIC-participating 1–4 y, was analyzed study. Included had complete data, a National Health Examination Survey Dietary Screener Questionnaire (DSQ), covariate data (weighted n = 2244). Monthly household category-specific percentage averaged across 6 3 mo preceding survey completion. Associations intake (servings or amount/day) assessed multivariable linear regression expressed as estimates 95% confidence intervals (CI). Twenty-five percent higher breakfast cereal, whole grain bread, yogurt milk the prior associated frequency cereal (0.02 servings/d; CI: 0.00, 0.04), bread 0.03), (0.04 0.02, 0.06), (0.09 0.01, 0.16). Significant effect modification by (12 <24 mo, 24–59 mo) found cheese/tofu 100% juice (P-interaction 0.02 0.001, respectively), 25% benefits lower cheese (−0.05 −0.09, −0.02) (0.12 0.06, 0.18), but only among ages 12 mo. Higher select foods. Pairing promotion program participants nutrition education efforts may enhance impacts participation.

Language: Английский

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