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The Program works with health professionals to
provide participants with:
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Food Instruments for supplemental
foods at no cost
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Nutrition and breastfeeding
education
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Information on immunizations,
prenatal care, and family planning
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Information about other family
support services available in their
community
It is this
combination of education, supplemental foods, and
referrals to health care providers which allows WIC
to make a difference. The WIC Program staff works
with health and social services professionals to
ensure the best health care possible.
Participation in the WIC Program also
leads to:
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Increased likelihood of obtaining prenatal and
regular health care
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Reduced incidence of low birth
weight and premature births
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Reduced incidence of anemia
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Improved diets
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Improved immunization rates
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Improved learning in school
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Better cognitive performance
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Better digit memory test scores
For over 20 years, WIC has been achieving its goal
of providing short-term intervention and influencing
lifetime nutrition and health behaviors. |
