Study finds improved WIC food packages reduced obesity risk for children

(Tulane University) A decade ago, the federal government overhauled nutrition standards for food packages in its primary food assistance program for young mothers and their children. The change reduced obesity risks for 4-year-olds, according to a new study lead by a Tulane University researcher and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news