Diet Quality of American Young Children by WIC Participation Status: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2004. Nutrition Assistance Program Report Series

摘要

This report uses the most recently available data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 1999-2004) to provide a comprehensive picture of the diets of WIC participant children--the largest segment of the WIC population. The report examines nutrient intakes, diet quality, and food choices--including consumption of WIC-approved foods. Data are presented for WIC participant children and two groups of nonparticipant children--those who were income-eligible for WIC but did not participate in the program, and higher-income children who were not eligible for the program.