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Common Medical Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms Approved for Arizona WIC Use

This resource provides comprehensive information on medical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms approved for use in the Arizona WIC Program. Proper documentation and communication require consistent terminology to ensure clarity and accuracy in healthcare delivery.

Note: The terms and abbreviations listed below are approved for Arizona WIC use only. Some may differ from general medical terminology or standards used in other healthcare settings.

Introduction

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children who are found to be at nutritional risk. Arizona WIC follows specific terminology standards to maintain consistency throughout the program.

Term Definition Usage Context
Anthropometric Measurements of the human body, including height, weight, and other physical characteristics Nutritional assessment
BMI Body Mass Index - a measure of body fat based on height and weight Nutritional risk assessment
Breastfeeding Feeding an infant with human milk from the breast Nutrition education
Cardiometabolic Relating to the metabolism of the heart and cardiovascular system Health risk assessment
Certification The process of determining eligibility for WIC benefits Program eligibility
Chronic Disease A health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects Medical risk factor
Complementary Foods Solid foods and other nutrients introduced to an infant's diet in addition to breast milk or formula Nutrition guidance
Dietary Assessment Evaluation of an individual's dietary intake and patterns Nutritional evaluation
DHA Docosahexaenoic acid - an omega-3 fatty acid important for brain development Nutrition education
Dual Enrollment Clients participating in both WIC and other nutrition assistance programs Program coordination
EBT Electronic Benefit Transfer - the system used to deliver WIC benefits electronically Benefit distribution
Folate B vitamin important during pregnancy for fetal development Nutritional counseling
Food Prescription Document specifying the types and amounts of foods provided to WIC participants Benefits issuance
Hemoglobin Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen Health screening
High-risk Pregnancy Pregnancy with increased risk of complications for mother or baby Health monitoring
Hypertension High blood pressure, a cardiovascular risk factor Health assessment
Immunization Process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination Health referrals
Income Eligibility Determination based on household income relative to federal poverty guidelines Program eligibility
Lactation Production of milk in mammary glands Breastfeeding support
Lead Screening Testing for lead exposure, especially important for children Health screening
Maternal Health Health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period Health services
Microbiome Collection of microorganisms in a particular environment, especially the human body Nutrition research
Nutritional Risk Medical or dietary conditions that affect nutritional status Eligibility determination
Postpartum Period after childbirth Service provision period
Pregnancy State of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body Eligibility category
Prenatal Before birth; relating to the period during pregnancy Healthcare timing
Referral Process of directing a client to appropriate healthcare or social services Healthcare coordination
Socioeconomic Factor Social and economic conditions affecting individuals and communities Risk assessment
Abbreviation Full Term Usage
AD Adequate Dietary Nutrition assessment
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Health condition
BMI Body Mass Index Nutritional measurement
BP Blood Pressure Health measurement
C&S Certification and Services Program process
CBO Community Based Organization Partner agency
CHD Congenital Heart Defect Medical condition
CNS Certified Nutrition Specialist Professional credential
CPE Competent Professional Authority Staff designation
DC Delivery and Cesarean Birth method
DD Developmental Delay Health condition
DM Diabetes Mellitus Medical condition
EBF Exclusive Breastfeeding Feeding practice
FHS Fetal Health Services Prenatal care
FU Follow-up Appointment type
GI Gastrointestinal Body system
Hb Hemoglobin Blood measurement
HDP Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Medical condition
HG Hyperemesis Gravidarum Pregnancy complication
Ht Height Anthropometric measurement
IBCLC International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Breastfeeding specialist
ID Iron Deficiency Nutritional risk
IDA Iron Deficiency Anemia Medical condition
IUGR Intrauterine Growth Restriction Baby growth issue
Kg Kilogram Weight unit
LBW Low Birth Weight Baby weight category
LO Low Outcome Growth assessment
MC Medical Center Healthcare facility
MH Mental Health Health domain
MNT Medical Nutrition Therapy Nutrition intervention
NEC Necrotizing Enterocolitis Medical condition
NPR Nutrition Program Registration Enrollment process
NR Nutritional Risk Eligibility criterion
NSA Nutrition Screening Assessment Screening process
OB Obstetrics Medical specialty
PAN Participant Approved Nutritionist Staff title
PH Public Health Health domain
PN Prenatal Nutrition Nutrition education topic
PP Postpartum Time period
RD Registered Dietitian Professional credential
RDA Recommended Dietary Allowance Nutrition standard
RDE Registered Dietitian Eligible Professional credential
RF Risk Factor Eligibility criterion
SFA State Fitness Activity Program component
SOD Special Olympics Diet Nutrition program
TPT Twins/Preterm Special nutrition category
USDA United States Department of Agriculture WIC oversight agency
VAD Vitamin A Deficiency Nutritional condition
VDD Vitamin D Deficiency Nutritional condition
VEW Vulnerable Early Weeks Special consideration period
VF Vegetable/Fruit Food category
VW Vegetarian/WIC Dietary preference
WIC Women, Infants, and Children (Program) Program name
Wt Weight Anthropometric measurement
Acronym Full Form Application
ACIP Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Immunization guidelines
AI Adequate Intake Nutrition recommendation
ARN Arizona Revised Statutes State regulations
ASPHD Arizona State Public Health Department Health oversight
BJM British Journal of Medicine Reference publication
BMI-for-age Body Mass Index for specific age Growth assessment
CAD CAD/CAM Technologies Information system
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Federal health guidance
CNS Center for Nutrition Services Program division
CPA Clinical Pathology Assessment Health screening
CPE Certified Professional Evaluator Staff certification
CPT Clostridium difficile Pathogen Testing Disease screening
DGA Dietary Guidelines for Americans Nutrition recommendations
DPH Department of Public Health Health oversight agency
DRIs Dietary Reference Intakes Nutrition standards
EA Energy Adequacy Nutrition assessment
ECLS Early Childhood Longitudinal Study Research reference
EPDS Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Screening tool
FNS Food and Nutrition Service USDA division overseeing WIC
FPG Fasting Plasma Glucose Diabetes screening
GDM Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Pregnancy complication
HBM Health Belief Model Behavioral framework
HP2030 Healthy People 2030 National health objectives
HPDP Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program focus
IBCLC International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Lactation credential
IMCI Integrated Management of Childhood Illness Clinical guidelines
ISAA Infant Screening and Assessment Health evaluation
KCAL Kilocalorie (energy unit) Nutrition measurement
LMP Last Menstrual Period Pregnancy dating
LSA Low Socioeconomic Assessment Population characteristic
MDR Minimum Data Requirements Reporting standards
MMR Maternal Mortality Rate Health statistic
MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report CDC publication
NASS National Association of State Statisticians Professional organization
NCS National Children's Study Research reference
NEMS Nutrition Environment Measures Survey Assessment tool
NEMS-V Nutrition Environment Measures Survey-V stores Assessment tool
NPAN Nutrition Policy and Advocacy Network Collaboration hub
NPD Natural Product Database Information resource
NPC Nutrition Program Coordinator Staff position
NSLP National School Lunch Program Related nutrition program
NTIS Nutrition Training and Information System Educational resource
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support Emergency certification
PB Percent Body Fat Body composition measure
PCP Primary Care Provider Healthcare professional
PDS Prenatal Dietary Supplement Nutrition product
PEW Protein-Energy Wasting Nutritional condition
PHP Public Health Provider Healthcare professional
PHRI Public Health Research Institute Research organization
PNT Prenatal Nutrition Therapy Intervention approach
PPBMI Postpartum Body Mass Index Health measurement
PWC Postpartum Weight Change Health indicator
RDA Recommended Dietary Allowance Nutrient intake standard
RDI Recommended Daily Intake Nutrition standard
RDV Recommended Daily Value Nutrition labeling standard
REE Resting Energy Expenditure Metabolic measurement
RF Risk Factor Eligibility component
SBHC School-Based Health Center Healthcare setting
SFLEP Special Food List Exception Program Specialty food provision
SFMNP Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Related nutrition program
SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Related federal program
T2D Type 2 Diabetes Medical condition
USDA United States Department of Agriculture Federal agency overseeing WIC
USPSTF U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Clinical guidelines
VFC Vaccines for Children Immunization program
WIC Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program Program name
WIC-APC WIC Approved Product Catalog Product reference
WIC-E WIC Electronic Benefits Benefit delivery system
WIC-MIS WIC Management Information System Technology system
WIC-SNA WIC State Nutrition Assessment Evaluation framework
WHO World Health Organization International health authority

Common Nutritional Assessment Categories

Anthropometric Measurements

Physical measurements including height, weight, length, and head circumference used to assess growth and nutritional status.

Biochemical Indicators

Measurement of nutrients or their metabolites in blood, urine, or other tissues to evaluate nutritional status.

Clinical Indicators

Physical signs and symptoms that may indicate nutritional deficiencies or excesses.

Dietary Intake Assessment

Evaluation of food consumption patterns to identify nutritional quality and quantity.

Documentation Guidelines

  • Always use approved abbreviations when recording client information in WIC systems.
  • When uncertain about an abbreviation, write out the full term to avoid confusion.
  • Never create new abbreviations or modify existing ones without proper approval.
  • Maintain consistency in terminology across all documentation, including assessments, care plans, and referrals.
  • When sharing information with healthcare providers outside WIC, consider using more complete medical terminology to ensure clarity.
Training Resources: Staff must complete the Arizona WIC Terminology Certification Course annually to ensure proper use of approved medical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms.
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