Using Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children infant food packages as a proxy for breastfeeding status and duration

Key Points

• Breastfeeding duration is positively associated with receiving WIC infant food packages, emphasizing nutrition's role.
• The study identified that 56% of infants who received full WIC packages were breastfed for at least 6 months.
• Assessment utilized observational data from WIC participants across multiple states, revealing significant feeding trends.
• Implications suggest enhancing nutritional programs may improve breastfeeding practices, benefiting infant health.