Global ETD Search
Search theses and dissertations gathered from participating repositories worldwide. Every result links back to the library that holds it. No account is needed.
Results
Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children"”.
-
Intake of and attitudes toward soy milk and fruits and vegetables in special supplemental nutrition program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) participants
Background: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is the third largest food assistance program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture. Women and children participating in the WIC program receive vouchers from local clinics for …
-
Relationship between maternal prenatal vitamin use and infant iron status
Subjects were fifty-six women and their infants who were between the ages of six months and twenty-four months. They were clients of Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) clinics. The WIC clinics were in the West Virginia counties of Ritchie, Gilmer, Calhoun, …
-
The effectiveness of a breastfeeding class on initiation and duration of breastfeeding in WIC participants
… of attending a breastfeeding class on initiation and duration of breastfeeding in low-income women who participated in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in Oakland County, Michigan. Racially and culturally diverse pregnant women over the age of 18 …
-
Nutrition for Some: A Comprehensive Study of Why Eligible Families Leave the WIC Program
A comprehensive survey of more than 1,500 former participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) along with more than 300 semi-structured interviews with former WIC participants were designed and conducted in order to identify the barriers …
-
Describing Hunger-related Outcomes in a Community Kitchen located in the Pacific Northwest, United States
… such as failure to thrive, obesity, anxiety and depression (Harper, 2014; Lee et al., 2012). Community kitchens (CK) are self-help/mutual aid groups that aim to address issues of hunger by collective participation in the obtainment, preparation, and often consumption of food (Tarasuk & …
-
Assessment of Physical Activity in Latina Mothers in the WIC Population
… is projected that by 2010 Latinos will account for 15.5% of the population (1,2). Latinos account for 32% of the population in Texas, and specifically in Corpus Christi, Latinos represent 54% of the population (3). The purpose of this study was to compare reported versus actual physical activity …
-
Effect of Medicaid/SCHIP and WIC on Oral Health of Low-Income Children
… is the most prevalent chronic disease among US children, and disproportionately impacts those of low socioeconomic status. Studies have shown that the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) improves access to dental care among Medicaid children. This study …
-
Planting Seeds: A Naturalistic Inquiry Into the Perceptions and Experiences of WIC Peer Counselors as they Interact with Mothers Making their Infant Feeding Decisions
… in the United States lag behind other developed and developing nations resulting in poorer outcomes for both the mother and infant (Dieterich, Felice, O’Sullivan, & Rasmussen, 2013). Breastfeeding confers health benefits for the infant by providing immunities against otitis media, …
-
Essays on food assistance program participation and demand for food
<p>Household food demand and choices over food products are constantly evolving. Therefore better understanding of the relationship among household socioeconomic characteristics, expenditures, foods and nutrient choices of consumers and food prices is important to food producers, health …
-
Improving eating behavior through nutrition education for early prevention of obesity and type 2 diabetes in Hispanic communities
… of the main public health concerns worldwide. Children are also affected and are now facing obesity-related health conditions once primarily found in adults (e.g., type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease). Hispanic adults and children are among the populations at higher risk for obesity and …
-
Comparison of infant feeding practices, nutrient intake and body weights by childcare use
… care setting represents a crucial environment for infants and children to establish healthy feeding practices in order to prevent overweight and obesity. The objective of this research was to investigate the association between parental care (PC) and child care (CC) on infant feeding practices, …
-
Social Policy and Family Well-Being: Essays in Applied Microeconomics
… individuals respond to changes in their options and constraints as a result of government policies and their local environments. I focus on issues in maternal and child well-being, as well as family structure and behavior, and draw implications for addressing the needs of disadvantaged …