Spec pecial S Suppl pplemen ental N Nutri rition P n Pro rogr gram for r Wo Women, en, I Inf nfant nts a and nd Chi hildre ren ( n (WI WIC) WIC’s mission is to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. 1
WIC C Food Food Pac Packa kages 2
History His ry of t f the WIC F WIC Food P Packa ckages 1974 WIC Becomes a Permanent Program WIC food packages include infant formula, exempt infant formula and WIC medical foods, milk, eggs, cheese, juice, cereal, peanut butter, and dried peas or beans. 1992 Foods for Breastfeeding Women Expanded Tuna and carrots added for fully breastfeeding women . 2009 Interim Rule Revised the Food Packages Fruits and vegetables, and whole grains added to the food categories. Soy-based beverage, tofu added to State agency food options. 2014 Final Rule Added More Options Yogurt and whole wheat pasta added to State agency food options. 3
WIC WIC Pro rovid vides He Healt lthy F y Foods ds WIC food packages align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the infant feeding practice guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics Whole-wheat Bread and Dried and canned other Whole Grains beans/peas Milk Canned Fish Eggs Baby Food Cheese Infant Cereal Breakfast Cereal Juice Peanut Butter Infant Formula Fruits and Vegetables Soy-based beverage Yogurt Tofu 4
Cultu tural al F Food Op ood Opti tion ons Tortillas Brown rice Soy-based beverage Tofu Yogurt Wide choice of fruits and vegetables for ethnic variety Canned salmon, sardines, mackerel 5
Nutriti Nutr tion on E Edu ducati ation on Nutrition Education Based on Individual Assessments WIC Food Packages Complement Nutrition Messages • “Eat more fruits and vegetables” • “Lower saturated fat” • “Increase whole grains and fiber” • “Drink less sweetened beverages and juice” • “Babies are meant to be breastfed” 6
Bre Breastfeeding ing is is a Prio Priorit rity in in WIC WIC Fully breastfeeding infants > 6 Fully breastfeeding mothers months receive larger quantities of receive the most variety and baby food fruits and vegetables, the largest quantity of food. they also receive baby food meat . 7
Fru ruit its a and nd Ve Vegetable les Cash value-vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables • $8 for children • $10 for women Participants may choose from a wide variety of fruits and vegetables (white potatoes are excluded) Frozen, canned and dried allowed as a State agency option 8
Baby aby F Food ood Infant fruits and vegetables for infants 6 – 12 months Infant meats for fully breastfed infants 6 – 12 months Infant cereal for infants 6 – 12 months 9
Bre Breakfa kfast ce cere reals ls Hot and cold breakfast cereals At least half of the cereals on a State agency’s food list must be whole grain 10
Whol hole W Whe heat B at Bread ad an and d other Wh r Whole le Gra Grains ins Whole wheat or whole grain bread for children and women Whole grain options * Brown Rice Soft Corn and Whole Grain Tortillas Oatmeal Bulgur Barley Whole Wheat Pasta * State agency option 11
Milk a ilk and M nd Milk Alt ilk Alterna rnative ives Alternatives at State Agency option Milk Whole milk for children Soy-based beverage 12 through 23 months of age Tofu Only Yogurt Low-fat (1 %) or Cheese Non-fat milk (skim) for women and children > 2 years of age 12
Ca Canne nned Fis Fish fo for r Fully lly Bre Breastfeeding ing Wo Women Canned light tuna (no albacore) Other canned fish identified as lower in mercury Salmon Sardines Mackerel 13
Dried B Beans an s and/or or Pe Peas as or Pe or Pean anut B t Butte utter Children and postpartum women receive dried beans/peas or peanut butter Pregnant and breastfeeding women receive both dried beans and peanut butter Canned beans may be substituted for dried beans for all children and women 14
State tate Agency F Food ood Lists sts WIC State agencies have flexibility to select foods within the parameters of Federal regulations. For example: Specific brands Container/package sizes Policies regarding specialty foods such as organic and kosher foods Lower cost options Product availability in the State 15
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