WIC Flashcards

1
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What does WIC stand for?

A
  • Women, infants, and children
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2
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When was WIC funded permanently?

A

1974

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3
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What is the purpose of WIC?

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improve health of individuals at nutritional risk during times of critical development

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What does WIC provide?

A
  • vouchers for healthy food
  • health screening
  • breastfeeding support
  • nutrition education
  • immunization screening and referrals
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5
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How many infants are born to WIC mothers in Texas (and the US)?

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  • US: 6.2 million
  • Texas: 675,000
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In general, what are the food packages for women?

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Amount of food depends on time after birth and mode of feeding (breastfeeding incentivized): includes juice, milk, cereal, eggs, fruits & vegetables, cheese, whole grains, canned fish, beans, and/or peanut butter, yogurt, milk

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What are the food packages for infants 0-6 m, based on feeding mode? How have they changed to mirror current health issues?

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Depends on age and mode of feedings (0-5 m):
- Fully formula: enough formula
- Partially breastfed: some formula
- Fully breastfed: no formula

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8
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How is breastfeeding incentivized among WIC participants?

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Breast feeding is encouraged by providing more:
*juice
* $11 for fruits and vegetables
* milk
* eggs
* whole grains
* canned fish

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9
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How is qualification for WIC determined? Who qualifies?

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4 criteria
1) Categorical: women - pregnant to 6 weeks post birth, post partum 6 months, breastfeeding up to infants 1st birthday; infants - up to 1st birthday; children - up to 5th birthday
2) Residential: must live in state in which they apply
3) Income: no more than 185% of poverty, automatic if eligible for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and certain state programs
4) Nutritional risk: Medicaid-based or dietary-based conditions, or dietary risks

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