Evaluation of the effect of WIC supplemental feeding on birth weight.
This study examined the impact of pregnant women's participation in a WIC supplemental feeding program on the birth weight of infants. Data on 1,328 WIC and non-WIC participants were collected from a retrospective review of medical and/or nutrition records. Participation of women in WIC was associated with a positive and significant increment in birth weight of their infants.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001724:Birth Weight; D004045:Dietary Services; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006077:Government Agencies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008427:Maternal Health Services; D011247:Pregnancy; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012907:Smoking; D014481:United States