Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
The special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC) helps moms and babies get healthy food. WIC gives moms and caretakers special foods that help their babies grow strong and healthy. They can get fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, eggs, whole grain bread and cereal, and beans. WIC also has special formulas for babies who are not able to drink regular milk.
If the mom or caretaker is breastfeeding, WIC can give them extra food to make sure they are healthy too. WIC also gives advice on how to breastfeed and helps moms get a good start with this.
To be part of WIC, a mom or caretaker needs to be pregnant, have a baby or be taking care of a child under 5 years old. They also need to meet some income requirements.
WIC is important because it helps babies get the nutrition they need to grow healthy. Moms and caretakers can also learn about healthy nutrition and how to feed their families better.
If the mom or caretaker is breastfeeding, WIC can give them extra food to make sure they are healthy too. WIC also gives advice on how to breastfeed and helps moms get a good start with this.
To be part of WIC, a mom or caretaker needs to be pregnant, have a baby or be taking care of a child under 5 years old. They also need to meet some income requirements.
WIC is important because it helps babies get the nutrition they need to grow healthy. Moms and caretakers can also learn about healthy nutrition and how to feed their families better.