Published on March 19, 2010 at 7:04 AM
This Altarum Institute Policy Roundtable will consider the role of the
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
(“WIC”) in childhood obesity prevention, how the program is already
addressing the childhood obesity epidemic, and – with the
reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act imminent – what policy
changes may be needed to ensure WIC can be successful in addressing
childhood obesity. At least half of all children in this country are
touched by WIC at some point in their lives, and abundant evidence
suggests that obesity disproportionately affects children targeted by
this program. The WIC program is in a unique position to reach an
already at-risk population at a very young age and could be a vital tool
in addressing the childhood obesity epidemic. Pre- and post-event
interviews with speakers can be arranged. Speakers will also be
available to answer questions following the presentations.
SOURCE Altarum Institute (www.altarum.org)