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LEARNING OUTCOME: To assess the dietary intake and iron status of 3 and 4 year old children participating in the special supplemental food program for women, infants and children (WIC). Retrospective data from 875 records of children participating in a WIC clinic during 1994 were analyzed to determine if selected personal and health variables were associated with their dietary intake and iron status. Analysis of variance, Duncan's Multiple Range Test, t-test, Chi-square and scattergrams were used to test the hypotheses. Fifty-four percent of the children were four year olds, while 46% (N=403) were three year olds. Hispanics comprised 71%, Blacks, 15% and Whites, 14% of the population. Fifty one percent were females and 49% were males. The majority of the children were between the 5th and 95th percentiles of the National Center for Health Statistics for height and weight. Most of the children (63%) had hematocrits of 34.5% to 40%. Only 24% had hematocrits of 34% and under which was considered high nutrition risk in the state where the clinic was located. Almost 80% consumed 3 meals/day, while 41 % consumed 2 snacks/day. Black children consumed significantly more protein and bread items, fruits, vegetables, and sweetened beverages, and less of dairy products than the other groups. Hispanics consumed more bread and fewer fats, while Whites consumed less grains. Females consumed significantly (P |
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