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Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

Federal program providing supplemental foods, nutrition education, and health referrals to low-income, nutritionally at-risk pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5.

Also: WIC

Administered by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. WIC food packages have evolved to include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and culturally tailored options. Strong evidence shows WIC improves birth outcomes, breastfeeding initiation, and child diet quality. WIC clinics are common sites for RDN practice.

How one textbook covers it

  • Krause and Mahan's Food and the Nutrition Care Process, 16th ed. — Chapter 8

    Administered by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. WIC food packages have evolved to include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and culturally tailored options. Strong evidence shows WIC improves birth outcomes, breastfeeding initiation, and child diet quality. WIC clinics are common sites for RDN practice.

Related terms

Food Insecurity, Healthy People, SNAP