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Altarum Institute Policy Roundtable Cosponsored by the National WIC Association

Altarum Institute Policy Roundtable Cosponsored by the National WIC Association. Can WIC Play a Role in Stemming the Childhood Obesity Epidemic?. Is WIC an Active Partner in Stemming Childhood Obesity?. Patti Hauser, RD, CD, MPA Wisconsin State WIC Director NWA Board Chair.

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Altarum Institute Policy Roundtable Cosponsored by the National WIC Association

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  1. Altarum Institute Policy RoundtableCosponsored by the National WIC Association Can WIC Play a Role in Stemming the Childhood Obesity Epidemic?

  2. Is WIC an Active Partner in Stemming Childhood Obesity? Patti Hauser, RD, CD, MPA Wisconsin State WIC Director NWA Board Chair

  3. Is there really a problem? Nationally • Women (20-39 yrs): 3 x • Children (2-5 yrs): 2 x • Predict by 2015 • 75% of adults • 24% children

  4. WIC’s Challenge • Disproportionate affect in WIC • Non-Hispanic black: 78.2 % • Mexican American women: 76.9% • Income < poverty: 2 x * Hispanics and blacks make up 62 percent of WIC caseload

  5. Opportunities in WIC • Who and when • Quality nutrition education • Nutritious foods • Adjunct to health services

  6. Breastfeeding – an Investment in Healthy Weight • Breastfeeding promotion and support • Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program • New Food Packages • NWA Breastfeeding Summit and National Plan

  7. WIC Recommendations • Provide worksite wellness • Educate on healthy eating • Educate on physical activity • Collaborate • Utilize mass media • Promote research • Support public policy * NWA: The Role of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in the Prevention of Maternal and Childhood Overweight and Obesity (2008; Updated summary February 2010)

  8. Thank you ! Patti Hauser WI Division of Public Health 1 W Wilson Street, Madison WI 53701 608-266-3821 Patti.hauser@wisconsin.gov

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