Table 1.
Characteristics of the study sample of children at their first WIC measurement (N=32,172)
| Variable | % | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| CHILD (INDIVIDUAL) CHARACTERISTICS | ||
| Child’s gender | ||
| Male | 51.4 | |
| Female | 48.6 | |
| Child’s race/ethnicity | ||
| Asian | 3.8 | |
| Black/African American | 5.2 | |
| Hispanic | 87.6 | |
| White | 3.2 | |
| Other | 0.2 | |
| Obese (BMI-for-age > 95th percentile) | 16.7 | |
| Maternal education | ||
| Less than high school | 61.6 | |
| High school education or higher | 38.4 | |
| Maternal language of preference | ||
| English | 34.8 | |
| Spanish | 63.2 | |
| Other | 2.0 | |
| Age (years) | 2.4 (0.3) | |
| Family size | 4.2 (1.4) | |
| WHZ | 0.7 (1.2) | |
| Family monthly income ($) | 1,406 (718) | |
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| NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTICS | ||
| Annual median household income ($) | 50,326 (19,097) | |
| High school graduates (%) | 68.6 (18.0) | |
| Density of healthy food outlets (count/sq. mile) 1 | 1.2 (1.9) | |
| Density of unhealthy food outlets (count/sq. mile) 2 | 7.5 (6.4) | |
WIC = Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
1
Healthy food outlets include supermarkets and fruit and vegetable markets
2
Unhealthy food outlets include fast food outlets, chain convenience stores, and liquor stores