Smoking Status and Stages of Change for Dietary Behaviors Among WIC Women
Methods : Smoking status, stages of change for eating a healthier diet, and dietary intake were examined among 2066 women participating in the Maryland Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food for Life Program.
Results : Relative to nonsmokers, current smokers reported significantly higher overall calories; higher percentages of calories from fat, sweets, and alcohol; and lower percentage of calories from protein. Never smokers who received the dietary intervention evidenced the greatest dietary changes over time.
Conclusions : Future interventions should consider targeting smoking and diet simultaneously or employ different strategies for smokers and nonsmokers.
Keywords: WIC; dietary intervention; low-income women; smoking status; stages of change
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: 1 Associate Director of MDQUIT, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD.
Publication date: 01 November 2008
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