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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
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WIC is a nutrition program that seeks to provide nutritional assistance to low-income or nutritionally at-risk pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, as well as infants and children up to 5 years old.
Good nutrition will help provide the best possible start in life and is a necessary ingredient for mothers and children to grow healthy and strong. |
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WIC benefits include:
- Free nutrition education and guidance for mothers and children
- Free breastfeeding education and support
- Free referrals for healthcare
- Free vouchers for nutritious food like cereal, milk, baby formula, cheese and eggs to supplement your diet.
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These food vouchers can be redeemed at authorized local retail stores.
To find out if you or your children are eligible for WIC benefits, please call the Barry County Health Department at (417) 847-2114.
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Q: Should children drink low-fat milk?
A: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends not switching to low-fat milk until a child is at least two years old.
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Proper nutrition in children helps kids form life-long good eating habits and develop to their full potential.
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