Parental styles and practices for infant and child feeding may shape early food preferences and eating patterns and, as discussed in Chapters 6 and 7, have been associated with the risk of being overweight or obese and related health conditions. Racial and Ethnic Differences in Infant and Child Feeding Styles and Practices Additionally, a higher proportion of primarily Spanish speakers were satisfied with vouchers for whole grains, vouchers for lower-fat milk, and the amount of juice, and a higher proportion of primarily English speakers were satisfied only with the amount of milk and not with other amounts of other foods. However, participant satisfaction was significantly higher among individuals who spoke primarily Spanish compared with individuals who spoke primarily English. (2014) reported that of the nearly 3,000 participants and caregivers surveyed, most (91 percent) were satisfied with the new food items introduced (fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lower-fat milk). In a statewide survey of WIC participants and caregivers in California, Ritchie et al. Although food preferences appeared to be similar between non-Hispanic black and non-Hispanic white participants, more Hispanic respondents preferred beans compared to peanut butter and expressed dislike for frozen and canned vegetables. (2009) conducted interviews and focus groups with WIC participants and caregivers throughout Maryland to assess perceptions of the proposed food package changes and examine differences in food preferences by race and ethnicity. Racial and Ethnic Differences and Acceptance of the WIC Food PackagesĪlthough multiple studies have documented moderate to high satisfaction with the 2009 changes in the WIC food packages ( Gleason and Pooler, 2011 Whaley et al., 2012 Ishdorj and Capps, 2013 Bertmann et al., 2014 Ritchie et al., 2014), evidence also indicates cultural variation in participants' satisfaction with certain types or amounts of food items ( Black et al., 2009, Ritchie et al., 2014).

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