The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

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Why do fully breastfed babies receive vouchers for baby food meat?

Babies who receive formula get iron supplements in their formula; fully breastfed babies must get their iron elsewhere

What are the criterion for eligibility?

Categorical - women and children; residency; income; nutritional risk

What does canned fish provide for a breastfeeding woman?

DHA

What is the purpose of WIC?

Federally funded to improve health of "at risk" individuals during times of critical development; provide nutrients that the average American is low in; supplements diet

What was added to the WIC list in 2009 for women and children?

Fresh fruits and vegetables; whole grain bread

What is the income requirement for WIC?

No more than 185% of poverty; 2016 for a family of 4 - $44,863/year; qualify for other programs

When did WIC begin?

Piloted in 1972; became permanent in 1974

How do the WIC food packages make incentives for women to breastfeed?

Postpartum fully breastfeeding women receive vouchers for more food; fully breastfed babies receive vouchers for more baby food fruits and vegetables, and vouchers for baby food meat

Why is WIC important?

Provides assistance to such a large population; promotes health during crucial times of development; provides access to foods that many low-income populations might not have access to without WIC; promotes breastfeeding; has the potential to build healthy food preferences among infants and toddlers

Who determines eligibility for WIC?

State agencies; federally funded

What does WIC provide?

Supplemental food vouchers; nutrition education; health care referral; breastfeeding counseling

What are half of the cereals on the WIC list?

Whole grain, as of 2009

Who is eligible for WIC?

Women - pregnant and up to 6 weeks after birth or end of pregnancy, postpartum (up to 6 months after birth or end of pregnancy), breastfeeding - up to infant's 1st birthday; infants - up to 1st birthday; children - up to 5th birthday


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