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Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 Waivers in WIC on Participation, Fruit and Vegetable Purchases, and Nutrition Disparities: A Natural Experiment

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has well-documented benefits for low-income mothers and children. Yet, coverage of eligible individuals is incomplete, participants do not fully utilize benefits, and dietary disparities persist. It is unknown whether COVID-related changes to WIC, particularly the increase in the value of the fruit and vegetable More

Keywords: COVID-19, Diet quality/dietary assessment, Equity and disparities, Food insecurity, Law/policy, Nutrition standards, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Date: June 2023

Resource Type: Grant Summary

Focus Areas: Nutrition Policy & Programs

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Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 Waivers in WIC on Participation, Fruit and Vegetable Purchases, and Nutrition Disparities: A Natural Experiment