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United States Department of Agriculture Risk Factors
Note: USDA Justification is provided because it explains nicely why the risk is important. However, you must use the Kansas risk factor names and definitions which may differ slightly from the USDA document.
- 101 Underweight - women (PDF)
- 103 Underweight or At Risk of Becoming Underweight (PDF)
- 111 Overweight or At Risk of Becoming Underweight (PDF)
- 113 Obese - Children 2-5 Years of Age (PDF)
- 114 Overweight or At Risk of Overweight - Infants and Children (PDF)
- 115 High Weight for Length (PDF)
- 121 Short Stature or At Risk of Short Stature (PDF)
- 131 Low Maternal Weight Gain (PDF)
- 133 Hight Maternal Weight Gain (PDF)
- 134 Failure to Thrive (PDF)
- 135 Slowed and Faltering Growth Pattern (PDF)
- 141 Low Birth Weight and Very Low Birth Weight (PDF)
- 142 Preterm or Early Term Delivery (PDF)
- 151 Small for Gestational Age (As of Oct. 1, 2021) (PDF)
- 152 Low Head Circumference (As of Oct. 1, 2021) (PDF)
- 153 Large for Gestational Age (PDF)
- 201 Low Hematocrit - Hemoglobin (PDF)
- 211 Elevated Blood Lead Levels (PDF)
- 301 Hyperemesis Gravidarum (PDF)
- 302 Gestational Diabetes (PDF)
- 303 History of Gestational Diabetes (PDF)
- 304 History of Preeclampsia (PDF)
- 311 History of Preterm or Early Term Delivery (PDF)
- 312 History of Low Birth Weight (PDF)
- 321 History of Spontaneous Abortion or Fetal or Neonatal Loss (PDF)
- 331 Pregnancy at a Young Age (As of Oct. 1, 2021) (PDF)
- 332 Short Interpregnancy Interval (PDF)
- 334 Lack of or Inadequate Prenatal Care (PDF)
- 335 Multi-fetal Gestation (PDF)
- 336 Fetal Growth Restriction (As of Oct. 1, 2021) (PDF)
- 337 History of Birth of a Large for Gestational Age Infant (PDF)
- 338 Pregnant Woman Currently Breastfeeding (PDF)
- 339 History of Birth with Nutrition Related Congenital or Birth Defect (PDF)
- 341 Nutrient Deficiency or Disease (PDF)
- 342 Gastrointestinal Disorders (PDF)
- 343 Diabetes Mellitus (PDF)
- 344 Thyroid Disorders (PDF)
- 345 Hypertension and Prehypertension (PDF)
- 346 Renal Disease (PDF)
- 347 Cancer (PDF)
- 348 Central Nervous System Disorders (PDF)
- 349 Genetic and Congenital Disorders (PDF)
- 351 Inborn Errors of Metabolism (PDF)
- 352a Infectious Diseases - Acute (PDF)
- 352b Infectious Diseases - Chronic (PDF)
- 353 Food Allergies (PDF)
- 354 Celiac Disease (PDF)
- 355 Lactose Intolerance (PDF)
- 356 Hypoglycemia (PDF)
- 357 Drug Nutrient Interactions (PDF)
- 358 Eating Disorders (PDF)
- 359 Recent Major Surgery, Physical Trauma, Burns (PDF)
- 360 Other Medical Conditions (PDF)
- 361 Depression (PDF)
- 362 Developmental, Sensory or Motor Disabilities Interfering with the Ability to Eat (PDF)
- 363 Pre-Diabetes (PDF)
- 371 Nicotine and Tobacco Use (As of Oct. 1, 2021) (PDF)
- 372 Alcohol and Substance Use (PDF)
- 381 Oral Health Conditions (PDF)
- 382 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (PDF)
- 383 Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (PDF)
- 401 Failure to Meet Dietary Guidelines (PDF)
- 411 Inappropriate Nutrition Practices - Infants (PDF)
- 425 Inappropriate Nutrition Practices - Children (PDF)
- 427 Inappropriate Nutrition Practices - Women (PDF)
- 428 Dietary Risk Associated with Complementary Feeding Practices (PDF)
- 501 Possibility of Regression (PDF)
- 502 Transfer of Certification (PDF)
- 503 Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women (PDF)
- 601 Breastfeeding Mother of Infant at Nutritional Risk (PDF)
- 602 Breastfeeding Complications - Women (PDF)
- 603 Breastfeeding Complications - Infants (PDF)
- 701 Infant Up to 6 Months Old of WIC Mother or of a Woman Who Would Have Been Eligible During Pregnancy (PDF)
- 702 Breastfeeding Infant of Woman at Nutritional Risk (PDF)
- 801 Homelessness (PDF)
- 802 Migrancy (PDF)
- 901 Recipient of Abuse (As of Oct. 1, 2021) (PDF)
- 902 Woman or Infant Child of Primary Caregiveor Prepare Food (PDF)
- 903 Foster Care (PDF)
- 904 Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke (PDF)