What does wic provide

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Infants with specific medical diagnoses may receive a special formula. High Risk Nutrition Counseling Registered Dietitians at WIC provide individualized high risk nutrition counseling for participants with special medical conditions or nutrition-related health issues.

Health Care Referrals WIC works closely with the health care community, receiving referrals from private and public health care providers and providing referrals as needed for health and social services. Breastfeeding Promotion and Support The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for the first year of life.

Related Content. Coronavirus Disease WIC provides nutrition, breastfeeding support, health education and other services, free of charge, to pregnant women, mothers, infants and children up to the age of five.

WIC teaches moms what to eat while pregnant or breastfeeding and what to feed their growing children. We know budgets are tight. WIC provides you with healthy foods to help you save on groceries so you have more to spend on other things your family needs. With all the services we offer, WIC can improve the health of your entire family. How Do I Pay? History Library Maps Schools. Search for department, service, or keyword. Key Initiatives. Work and Performance Plan.

WIC provides basic nutritious foods to eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, as well as infants and children. These foods are rich in protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. We offer a wide-array of nutrition education, personalized breastfeeding support, and referrals to other public health programs. WIC gives you resources, knowledge and tools to help you and support your family. We work hard to get the right personalized support for you and your family.

WIC partners with other federal agencies, advocacy groups, non-profit organizations, technology companies, farmers, food manufacturers, vendors, and many more stakeholders.