05) and 20% less likely to choose a whole grain cold cereal ( P <. Moreover, when using payment methods other than WIC benefits, WIC participants are 19% less likely than other households to choose whole grain bread ( P <. On average, WIC households acquired more whole grains in bread than eligible, non-WIC households (1.33 vs 0.72 ounce equivalents per household member aged 1 year or older P. Probit models were also estimated to assess a WIC household's likelihood to choose whole grain foods when using benefits versus other payment methods.
T tests were used to compare the bread and cereal purchases of WIC and eligible, non-WIC households. The survey recorded households' purchases of refined and whole grains in bread and cereal over 1 week. A total of 4826 households completed the survey including 471 WIC households. In this study, we hypothesize that the positive association between WIC and whole grains is being reduced in size and consistency by several factors.Īmerican households were surveyed about their food purchases. While some studies confirm that participants consume more whole grains, others find no effect. The US Department of Agriculture's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) seeks to improve the health of participating women and children by providing nutrition education and a monthly package of supplemental foods including whole grain bread and cereal.
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