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ArticlePublic health nutrition2015

Use of a new availability index to evaluate the effect of policy changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) on the food environment in New Orleans.

Keelia O'Malley, Brian G Luckett, Lauren Futrell Dunaway, J Nicholas Bodor, Donald Rose

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Keelia O'MalleyDepartment of Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences,Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (SPHTM),1440 Canal Street,Suite 2301,New Orleans,LA 70112,USA.
Brian G LuckettDepartment of Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences,Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (SPHTM),1440 Canal Street,Suite 2301,New Orleans,LA 70112,USA.
Lauren Futrell DunawayDepartment of Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences,Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (SPHTM),1440 Canal Street,Suite 2301,New Orleans,LA 70112,USA.
J Nicholas BodorDepartment of Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences,Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (SPHTM),1440 Canal Street,Suite 2301,New Orleans,LA 70112,USA.
Donald RoseDepartment of Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences,Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (SPHTM),1440 Canal Street,Suite 2301,New Orleans,LA 70112,USA.

Funding

PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER AT TULANE UNIVERSITY (CATEGORY 1)U48DP001948 · DP · TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA · PI JOHNSON, CAROLYN · 2009 to 2013
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NCCDPHP CDC HHS U48 DP001948NCCDPHP CDC HHS U48DP001948
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Abstract

objectiveChanges to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) occurred in 2009 when supplemental foods offered through the programme were updated to align with current dietary recommendations. The present study reports on a new index developed to monitor the retail environment's adoption of these new food supply requirements in New Orleans.

designA 100-point WIC Availability Index (WIC-AI) was derived from new minimum state stocking requirements for WIC vendors. A sample of supermarkets, medium and small food stores was assessed in 2009 before changes were implemented and in 2010 after revisions had gone into effect. WIC-AI scores were utilized to compare differences in meeting requirements by store type, WIC vendor status and year of measurement.

settingSupermarkets, medium and small WIC and non-WIC food stores in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

resultsAt baseline supermarkets had the highest median WIC-AI score (93·3) followed by medium (69·8) and small food stores (48·0). Small WIC stores had a higher median WIC-AI score at baseline than small non-WIC stores (66·9 v. 38·0). Both medium and small WIC stores significantly increased their median WIC-AI scores between 2009 and 2010 (P<0·01). The increased median WIC-AI score in small food stores was largely attributed to increased availability of cereals and grains, juices and fruit, and infant fruit and vegetables.

conclusionsThe WIC-AI is a simple tool useful in summarizing complex food store environment data and may be adapted for use in other states or a national level to inform food policy decisions and direction.

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Food AssistanceFood LabelingFood SupplyNutrition PolicyAdultChild, PreschoolEdible GrainFemaleFruitFruit and Vegetable JuicesHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleNew OrleansPregnancyFood assistanceFood supplyNew OrleansNutrition policy

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PMID24762525
PMCPMC10270924

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