WIC

Question 1

what is wic

Answer 1

a supplemental nutrition program that supports expecting/postpartum women, infants, and children that are at nutritional risk as well as a part of the low income population

Question 2

what are the services provided by wic?

Answer 2

education
supplemental food
screenings and referrals

Question 3

low income includes household income ____% below poverty guidlines

Answer 3

185%

Question 4

states with the most participation

Answer 4

new york
texas
florida
california

Question 5

race with the most participation

Answer 5

white

Question 6

group of people with the most participation

Answer 6

children then infants then women

Question 7

women are eligible if they are

Answer 7

pregnant
6 weeks postpartum
breastfeeding until infant is 1
non breastfeeding until 6 months

Question 8

infants are eligible until ____

Answer 8

1st burthday

Question 9

children are eligible until

Answer 9

5th birthday

Question 10

how is wic funded

Answer 10

us department of agriculture
state administered
grant program
services provided at clinics, schools, act.