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Close AK, ed. n.d.. Nutrition education in child feeding programs in the developing countries. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of State, Agency for International Development, Office of Nutrition, 44 pp.

Annotation: This manual is intended to assist village workers at the grass roots level and others in developing countries in teaching mothers and children about the foods children need for growth and health and how to use local foods to improve their diets. Some topics in the manual are: 1) setting goals to fit your community, 2) general rules for teaching, 3) working with mothers of preschool children, and 4) teaching children in school feeding programs. An appendix includes weight and height charts, a questionnaire for learning children's food habits, and other helpful publications. It was prepared in cooperation with the Maternal Child Health Service, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.

Keywords: Child nutrition, Child nutrition programs, Developing countries, Nutrition disorders, Nutrition education, Nutrition services, Training materials

Williams JR, ed., Mount Zion Hospital and Medical Center, Comprehensive Child Care Project Staff. n.d.. Mount Zion survey: Housing, nutrition, education. Minneapolis, MN: [University of Minnesota, School of Public Health], Systems Development Project , 17 pp. (Comment series no: 1-5 (37))

Annotation: This paper reports a survey to make the Mount Zion Hospital and Medical Center, Comprehensive Child Care Project Staff knowledgeable and able to support all expressions of concern with substantive information. The survey among a sample of project families attempted to delineate the family's housing situation in regard to space, safety and sanitation; the nutritional status in regard to availability of food, shopping practices and dietary intake; and the children's educational placement and experiences in school and the parents' perception of the schools. The survey is also designed to document the adequacy and effectiveness of existing social services and agencies in the community to deal with these problems. This paper is produced as part of the documentation and assessment of the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title V. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Children and Youth Projects, Comprehensive health care, Educational factors, Federal MCH programs, Housing, Nutritional status, Program evaluation, Social services, Surveys, Title V programs

Swartz JM. n.d.. Development of study of the nutritional status of children and youth registrants. Minneapolis, MN: [University of Minnesota, School of Public Health], Systems Development Project Staff, 46 pp. (Study series no.: 1-7 (16))

Annotation: This paper is a proposal for a study to make recommendations for improvement of delivery of nutritional services in programs supported by the Maternal and Child Health Service, as well as in the development of future programs. The need for such studies, the relationship of the Children and Youth Project, the purpose and design of the proposed study, development of the observation instrument, a pilot study, and summary of study modifications are presented. This paper is part of the documentation and assessment of the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title V. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Child health programs, Child nutrition, Children and Youth Projects, Federal MCH programs, Research, Title V programs

Association of State Public Health Nutritionists . 2025. Children's healthy weight capacity building project: Evaluation report . Tucson, AZ: Association of State Public Health Nutritionists, 114 pp.

Annotation: This final report describes the five-year Children's Healthy Weight State Capacity Building Project, which provided funding and support from the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN) to state Title V MCH programs in North Dakota, Oregon, and Wisconsin. The report covers the project background, implementation model, evaluation methods, and key findings on how the states built partnerships, increased workforce knowledge, improved data capabilities, and incorporated nutrition into Title V activities. State-specific accomplishments are highlighted, such as North Dakota's grant programs, Oregon's work on tribal food sovereignty, and Wisconsin's statewide training initiative. The value of ASPHN's intensive technical assistance and support is examined, along with challenges, success factors, and lessons learned. The report concludes with state recommendations and reflections on the project's impact and replication potential.

Keywords: Child health, Child nutrition, Disease prevention, Health programs, Maternal health, North Dakota, Nutrition, Oregon, State initiatives, Title V programs, Wisconsin

2025. Children's healthy weight capacity building project: Wisconsin. , 2 pp.

Annotation: This report highlights Wisconsin's accomplishments in the Children's Healthy Weight State Capacity Building Project. Key initiatives included offering the University of Minnesota's Systems Approaches for Healthy Communities course to 51 local and tribal health agencies; engaging MCH Nutrition Trainees and UW-Madison Population Health Fellows to expand program capacity; conducting Community Conversations in diverse communities to inform PSE changes and the Title V Needs Assessment; converting and translating nutrition assessment tools and linking them to the state's childcare Quality Rating and Improvement System; and intentionally identifying and tracking partnerships to sustain efforts beyond the project period.

Keywords: Child health, Health programs, Maternal health, Native Americans, Needs assessment, Nutrition, State initiatives, Title V programs, Wisconsin

2025. Children's healthy weight capacity building project: Oregon. , 2 pp.

Annotation: This two-page report summarizes Oregon's accomplishments in the Children's Healthy Weight State Capacity Building Project. Oregon strengthened relationships with Tribal communities to support food sovereignty and focused on workforce development, data collection, and data use. Key achievements included developing an online Childhood Food Insecurity training module, mentoring student interns to create a Lactation Support Toolkit for home visitors, facilitating food preservation workshops in Tribal communities, and conducting a program evaluation of Title V breastfeeding and food insecurity priorities. The state team also worked to integrate nutrition across various programs and agencies, identified and compiled nutrition data sources, and engaged in cross-agency collaborations to update workplace breastfeeding policies.

Keywords: Child health, Evaluation, Health programs, Maternal health, Native Americans, Nutrition, Oregon , State initiatives, Title V programs

2025. Children's healthy weight capacity building project: North Dakota . , 2 pp.

Annotation: This two-page report describes North Dakota's progress and accomplishments in the Children's Healthy Weight State Capacity Building Project. The state team collaborated with North Dakota State University to conduct a Public Health Nutrition Workforce Assessment, which identified a need for policy, systems, and environment training to build the capacity of local public health units (LPHUs). Over the five-year project, North Dakota provided 66 Title V grants to LPHUs and tribal entities to support breastfeeding, nutrition, and physical activity initiatives. These included Farm to School and Farm to Early Childhood Education projects that reached hundreds of children and educators. The state team also worked to strengthen its data capabilities by adding nutrition questions to the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System survey. Key strategies for building LPHU capacity were offering the University of Minnesota's Systems Approaches for Healthy Communities course and providing Title V funding to support local projects.

Keywords: Child health, Grants, Health programs, Maternal health, Native Americans, North Dakota, Nutrition, State initiatives, Title V programs

Association of State Public Health Nutritionists. 2024. Innovative strategies to improve food sufficiency in state Title V programs. Tucson, AZ: Association of State Public Health Nutritionists,

Annotation: This resource guide provides state Maternal and Child Health (Title V) programs with practical ways to improve food access (increase food sufficiency) for mothers, children, and their families. The guide shares specific strategies currently being used by ten states and the District of Columbia to help ensure children aged 0 through 11 can consistently afford healthy food. These strategies are organized into seven main categories based on the I+PSE framework, covering everything from educating individuals and communities to creating multisector partnerships and changing public policies. Specific examples detail efforts like Ohio's food prescription program for pregnant and postpartum women and their families, Washington, DC's program to help corner stores sell fresh food, and North Dakota's support for Farm-to-School programs. The document serves as a Call to Action, urging all Title V programs to gather data on food needs and start implementing these proven methods.

Keywords: Children Nutrition, Food, Nutrition, Title V programs

Gardner A, Mondestin T, Kaneb N, St Goar J. 2024. State use of Section 1115 demonstrations to support the health-related social needs of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Center for Children and Families,

Annotation: This report examines states’ use of Medicaid section 1115 demonstrations to cover housing, nutrition, and other HRSN services and supports for pregnant and postpartum individuals and young children who are experiencing or at risk of unmet HRSNs.

Keywords: Comparative analysis, Housing, Low income groups, Medicaid, Nutrition, Social determinants of health, Social factors, State programs

U.S. Department of Agriculture . 2023. Child Nutrition Programs . Washington, DC: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, (Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Annotation: This web page describes the child nutrition programs provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help ensure that children receive nutritious meals and snacks that promote their health and educational readiness. The site describes how the pandemic affected USDA child food programs and provides links to annual reports that summarize the food and nutrition assistance program landscape. Information on the following child nutrition programs is included: National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and After School Snacks and Meals.

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Keywords: Child health, Federal programs, Food insecurity, Nutrition and Food, Prevention, Public assistance, School based programs

Let's Go. 2022. Let's go!. Portland, ME: Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center,

Annotation: This website describes Maine's childhood obesity prevention program to increase physical activity and healthy eating for children from birth to age 18 through policy and environmental change. The program strives to reinforce the importance of healthy eating and physical activity by reaching families where they live, learn, work, and play. Contents include toolkits for early childhood, K-5, middle and high school, and health care and work place programs. Resources for parents and Spanish translated materials are also provided.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Environmental influences, Families, Health policy, Maine, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical activity, Prevention programs, Public private partnerships, Spanish language materials, State initiatives

Caulfield LE, Bennett WL, Gross SM, Hurley KM, Ogunwole SM, Venkataramani M, Lerman JL, Zhang A, Sharma R, Bass EB. 2022. Maternal and child outcomes associated with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1685 pp. (Comparative effectiveness review; no. 253)

Annotation: This systematic review evaluates whether participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is associated with nutrition and health outcomes for women, infants, and children, and whether the associations vary by duration of participation or across subgroups. The review prioritized studies published since 2009 and included studies comparing outcomes before and after the 2009 food package change. Conclusions showed that maternal WIC participation was associated with improved birth outcomes, lower infant mortality, and better child cognitive development, as well as purchasing healthier foods and improved diets for pregnant women and children.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Child health, Child nutrition, Infant health, MCH programs, Maternal health, Nutrition, Nutrition policy, Nutrition services, Pregnant women, Preterm delivery, Program evaluation, WIC Program

National WIC Association. 2021. Oral health needs in the WIC program. Washington, DC: National WIC Association, 5 pp.

Annotation: This paper affirms the National WIC Association’s support of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC’s) commitment to promote oral health to program participants. Topics include oral health in young children, oral health in women, and racial and ethnic disparities in oral health. For each topic, ways that WIC staff can help are presented. Promoting oral health in the WIC program is also discussed.

Keywords: Ethnic factors, Federal programs, Health promotion, Infant health, Low income groups, Nutrition programs, Oral health, Racial factors, Women's health, Young children

Wyoming Primary Care Association. 2021. Ready, set, goals!. Cheyenne, WY: Wyoming Primary Care Association, 2 pp.

Annotation: This flyer provides information for medical providers at community health centers (CHCs) participating in the Rocky Mountain Network of Oral Health Integration project, part of the federally funded Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the Maternal and Child Health Safety Net program. The flyer is intended for use with the parents or other caregivers of CHC patients to help ensure that parents or other caregivers meet goals related to brushing their child’s teeth with fluoridated toothpaste, giving their child fluoridated water to drink and healthy snacks to eat, and getting oral health care for their child. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Community health centers, Consumer education materials, Dental hygiene, Fluoride, Health care utilization, Nutrition, Oral health, Regional programs, Snacks, Water intake, Young children

Kuhns C, Martinchek K, and Gupta P. 2021. Combating food insecurity and supporting child nutrition through the child care sector. Washington, DC: Urban Institute, 12 pp.

Annotation: This brief highlights two promising examples of partnerships between child care providers and food access initiatives. Both partnerships received grant funding form Walmart Foundation's Healthier Food Access program, which provides support to innovative programs addressing food access. The brief focuses on three strategies: One that supports children and families directly; one that fosters the capacity of child care providers and their ability to support child nutrition in their own care settings; and one that organizes at a systems level to better coordinate efforts that target families with young children. Included are recommendations for building similar partnerships in local communities.

Keywords: Child care services, Child nutrition, Community participation, Food, Model programs, Partnerships, Program development, Young children

Ashbrook A, Essel K, Montez K, Bennett D. 2021. Screen and intervene: A toolkit for pediatricians to address food insecurity. Itasca, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 41 pp.

Annotation: This toolkit contains information to help pediatricians and their key partners learn about food insecurity, screen and identify children at risk, connect families to available federal, state, and local food and nutrition programs, and support policies that address food insecurity and its root causes, including poverty, inadequate wages, housing insecurity, food deserts, and structural racism.

Keywords: Advocacy, Children, Consumer education, Families, Federal programs, Food, Intervention, Nutrition, Nutrition education, Nutrition programs, Pediatric care, Policy development, Resources for professionals, Screening

Ramos, MF, Wilkinson A, Bamdad T, Woods K . 2021. Community-driven approaches to addressing food insecurity . Bestheda, MD: Child Trends, 17 pp.

Annotation: This brief presents key findings from an evaluation of the Healthy Food Alliance for Early Education (HFAEE), a program designed to improve nutrition and health practices in early childhood education centers and the homes of children facing food insecurity in St. Louis, MO. The brief provides a description of the program components and summarizes the evaluation findings.

Keywords: Child health, Community programs, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation, Food insecurity, Nutrition programs, Young children

Healthiest State Initiative. 2020. 5 2 1 0 Healthy Choices Count: Action guide--Early care, education, after-school. Des Moines, IA: Healthiest State Initiative, 15 pp.

Annotation: This guide is part of the 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count Program, an evidenced-based prevention framework to promote healthy habits. The guide discusses how early care and education sites can adopt a whole child approach to wellness and education by providing healthy foods in the classroom and cafeteria and creatively increasing physical activity throughout the day. The guide explains why the 5-2-1-0 method works and presents 10 strategies for success. It also discusses how to implement the program in an early care or education site in five steps: engage, register, implement, share, and check in.

Keywords: Nutrition, Physical activity, Preschool children, Prevention, School health programs, Young children

Healthiest State Initiative. 2020. 5 2 1 0 Healthy Choices Count: Action guide--Health care. Des Moines, IA: Healthiest State Initiative, 15 pp.

Annotation: This guide for health professionals is part of the 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count Program, an evidence-based prevention framework to promote healthy habits. The guide discusses how health professionals can use the 5-2-1-0 method to help children stay healthy. It explains how health professionals can implement the program in five steps: engage, register, implement, share, and check in.

Keywords: Health programs, Nutrition, Physical activity, Prevention, School age children, Young children

Healthiest State Initiative. 2020. 5 2 1 0 Healthy Choices Count: Action guide--Workplaces. Des Moines, IA: Healthiest State Initiative, 17 pp.

Annotation: This guide is part of the 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count Program, an evidence-based prevention framework to promote healthy habits. The guide explains how to become a 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! registered workplace. It also discusses how to implement the program in a workplace in five steps: engage, register, implement, share, and check in.

Keywords: Health programs, Nutrition, Physical activity, Prevention, Workplace