Ariun Ishdorj

Phone: 979.845.6322
Email: aishdorj@tamu.edu

Department of Agricultural Economics
Texas A&M University
School of Public Health
TAMU 2124
College Station, TX 77843-2124

Completed Projects - (2)

Are Rural Mothers and Infants Benefiting from Changes in National Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Policy?
This study explored breastfeeding practices among rural participants in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program before and after a federal policy change in WIC Food Packages. National Food and Nutrition Survey data was used to examine the potential impact on breastfeeding, infant feeding practices, and food/beverage consumption.
Research center: Southwest Rural Health Research Center
Topics: Children and adolescents, Maternal health, Poverty, Women
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) 2009 Food Package Revisions on Participants in Rural Areas with Extreme Poverty Levels: Impact on Infant Breastfeeding, Infant Feeding, and Health Outcomes
This study examines the effects of the revised Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program food packages on breastfeeding rates among WIC participants in areas designated as rural, with high levels of extreme poverty and food deserts, and/or high rates of those who are overweight and obese.
Research center: Southwest Rural Health Research Center
Topics: Children and adolescents, Maternal health, Poverty, Women

Are Rural Infants Benefiting From Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Package Rule Changes? Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding Behaviors
Policy Brief
Southwest Rural Health Research Center
Date: 02/2020
This study compared breastfeeding initiation for rural and urban Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants before and after the changes in WIC Food Packages (WIC-FPs). In addition, changes in breastfeeding and infant feeding practices before and after changes in WIC program benefits were explored.