Ariun Ishdorj

• Completed Projects - (2)

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Completed Projects - (2)

• Are Rural Mothers and Infants Benefiting from Changes in National Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Policy?
  This study explored breastfeeding practices among rural participants in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program before and after a federal policy change in WIC Food Packages. National Food and Nutrition Survey data was used to examine the potential impact on breastfeeding, infant feeding practices, and food/beverage consumption.
  Research center: Southwest Rural Health Research Center
  Topics: Children and adolescents, Maternal health, Poverty, Women
  
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) 2009 Food Package Revisions on Participants in Rural Areas with Extreme Poverty Levels: Impact on Infant Breastfeeding, Infant Feeding, and Health Outcomes
  This study examined the effects of the revised Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program food packages on breastfeeding rates among WIC participants in areas designated as rural, with high levels of extreme poverty and food deserts, and/or high rates of those who are overweight and obese.
  Research center: Southwest Rural Health Research Center
  Topics: Children and adolescents, Maternal health, Poverty, Women
  

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