Bibliography Summary: WIC Program Evaluation

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Bibliography Summary: WIC Program Evaluation WIC Program evaluations have shown a variety of other positive health outcomes. WIC has been shown to reduce stress-related health risks.1 Overall, families who participate in WIC have healthier mothers and children.2,3,4 WIC participation has also been associated with less child abuse and neglect, as well as a lower risk of anemia, failure-to-thrive, and other nutritional deficiencies.5

As the nation’s premier public health nutrition program, WIC is a cost-effective, sound investment— insuring the health of our children.

NWA’S MISSION NWA inspires and empowers the WIC community to advocate for and promote quality nutrition services for all eligible mothers and young children, and assure effective management of WIC.

October 2014

References 1. Black MM, et al. WIC participation and attenuation of stress-related child health risks of household food insecurity and caregiver depressive symptoms. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. May 2012;166(5):444-451. 2. Carlson A, Senauer B. The impact of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children on child health. Am J Agr Econ. 2003;85(2):479-491. 3. Lee BJ, Mackey-Bilaver L. Effects of WIC and Food Stamp Program participation on child outcomes. Child Youth Serv Rev. Apr 2007;29(4):501-517. 4. Richards R, et al. Maternal health behaviors and infant health outcomes among homeless mothers: US Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) 2000–2007. Prev Med. Jan 2011;52(1):87-94. 5. Lee BJ, Mackey-Bilaver L. Effects of WIC and Food Stamp Program participation on child outcomes. Child Youth Serv Rev. Apr 2007;29(4): 501-517.

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