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WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for women, infant, and children (WIC). The program provides free food and nutrition information to improve the health status of the participant. WIC is funded and administered at the national level by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At the state level, the program is operated by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The Phelps County Health Department administers the program at the local level. WIC serves women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have had a baby less than 6 months ago, infants and children up to 5 years of age who are at nutritional risk and meet income guidelines. Requirements for participation in the WIC program are the same for everyone regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap.
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for women, infant, and children (WIC). The program provides free food and nutrition information to improve the health status of the participant. WIC is funded and administered at the national level by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At the state level, the program is operated by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The Phelps County Health Department administers the program at the local level. WIC serves women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have had a baby less than 6 months ago, infants and children up to 5 years of age who are at nutritional risk and meet income guidelines. Requirements for participation in the WIC program are the same for everyone regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap.
The WIC program works to improve the health of women, infants and children up to five years of age. It offers nutrition education and assistance to purchase nutritious foods. In addition, WIC offers health screenings, breastfeeding promotion and support, referrals to health care providers or social service agencies and assess risk the participant may have.
WIC is a supplemental food program that helps mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program which provides services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their 5th birthday based on nutritional risk and income eligibility. The primary services provided are health screening, risk assessment, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and referrals to health care. Supplemental food is provided at no cost to participants.