Roger Figueroa, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.Sc.
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Roger Figueroa, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.Sc.
@rogerfigphd.bsky.social
Assistant professor of Social and Behavioral Science in Nutrition at Cornell University.
I’m so excited to read this paper! In PIBBS no less. ;-)
December 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
WIC continues to play an important role in national food security and disease prevention efforts. Our study provides a roadmap of multilevel factors influencing WIC participation as well as highlighting gaps to be addressed in future research and practice. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Barriers and Enablers to WIC Participation: Review of Evidence From Studies Published Between 2019 and 2024
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supports low-income mothers and children aged <5 years in the U.S. w…
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December 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
WIC is arguably one of the earliest forms of Food Is Medicine in the U.S., providing nutritious food for pregnant/postpartum women and children (ages 0-5 years) as well as health assessments and nutrition education in a healthcare setting.
December 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM