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Began in 1972 to address malnutrition in low income populations
About WIC
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Funded by Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of USDA
Federal grant program, specific funding amount authorized by Congress each year
WIC funding
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1. Babies less likely to be premature
2. Greater likelihood of receiving prenatal care
3. More likely to breastfeed
4. Higher intake of iron, vitamin C, B6, thiamin and niacin
4. Lower medicaid costs
WIC outcomes
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1. Low Hb
2. Overweight/obesity
3. Excessive juice/milk and dental issues
4. Nutrition during pregnancy
5. Infant feeding
Common education topics
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Began in 1972 to address malnutrition in low income populations
Demonstrated benefits ensure continued funding: Access to nutritious foods, nutrition education,and community referrals
Who is eligible for WIC?
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RDs
PHN (Public Health Nutritionists)
DTR
4 year nutrition degree
4 year degree in related field, speaking needed language
Native speakers of needed languages who take nutrition classes
WIC staff
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1. Food vouchers, farmers market coupons
2. Health care referrals
3. Nutrition counseling
4. Height/weight and hemoglobin tracking
WIC benefits
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1. 8.6 million women, infants and children in 2013
2. 25% of children ages 1-4
3. 50% of infants
Who uses WIC today?
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1. Breastfeeding questions
2. Folic acid intake
3. Healthy weight loss
4. 6 week postpartum checkup: Pregnancy spacing, postpartum depression
Postpartum education
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$10-30 per family
Used by about 50% of families
Farmers' Market Program
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1. Pregnancy and postpartum
2. Infants: Certification, 9 mo
3. Children: Certification yearly & 6 mo appt
4. High risk appts as needed
5. Vouchers provided in 3 mo increments
WIC appointments
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Extra foods added for breastfeeding women and infants
Food package: Breastfeeding
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1. Meet income guidelines (<185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines)
2. Live in designated county
3. At nutritional risk: medical, diet-based, conditions predisposing them to one of these
Qualifying for WIC
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What is
Food package: Pregnant women
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1. Weight gain in pregnancy
2. Recommended calorie intake
3. Concerns with teen pregnancy
4. Prenatal vitamin needs
5. Smoking cessation
6. Anemia
7. Breastfeeding
Pregnancy education
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1. Check ID, income, residence
2. Check height, weight, Hb
3. Health and diet history
4. Diet counseling
5. Referrals if needed
6. Issue food vouchers
What happens at a WIC appointment
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Milk: 4 gal
Eggs: 1 doz
Juice: 2x64oz
Cereal: 36 oz
Whole grains: 2lb
Peanut butter: 15-18oz OR 1lb dry beans OR 4x16oz canned beans
Fruit & veg: $6
Food package: Children age 1-4






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