Abstract
Objective
Assess alignment of Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participant preferences with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,
and Medicine WIC child food package recommendations and compare differences by race/ethnicity.
Methods
Cross-sectional examination of survey responses collected between January and May
2019 from 2,993 California WIC families with children aged 1–4 years.
Results
Over half of WIC participants (56.1%) wanted an increase in the amount allocated for
fruits and vegetables. Many WIC participants (69.6%) thought the amount of juice offered
by WIC was just right. Overall, the majority (91.0%) wanted to substitute more fruits
and vegetables for juice. Most were satisfied with the amount of beans (78.4%), peanut
butter (78.7%), and milk (88.3%). Preferences differed by race/ethnicity.
Conclusions and Implications
Preferences of California WIC participants are highly aligned with the proposed National
Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine changes for increasing fruits and
vegetables. Notable differences by race/ethnicity suggest the need for more flexibility.
Key Words
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 31, 2020
Accepted:
September 23,
2020
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure: The authors have not stated any conflicts of interest.
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