
WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children and is also called the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program. WIC is a federal program designed to provide food to low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children until the age of five. The program provides a combination of
nutrition education,
supplemental foods,
breastfeeding promotion and support, and
referrals for health care. WIC has
proven effective in preventing and improving nutrition related health problems within its population.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds the
WIC Program. The
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services,
Division of Public Health,
Women's and Children's Health Section,
Nutrition Services Branch administers it. County health departments, community and rural health centers, and community action agencies provide the services.
Google "WIC" and your state for more information on how to apply for this great nutritional support program.
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