Topic > WIC is a program for women, infants and children

WICWIC is a program designed to benefit women, infants and children. Where did WIC originate from and what is the history of WIC? Who qualifies for WIC and what are the eligibility requirements? How is WIC funded? What are the benefits of qualifying for WIC? What is WIC? Where did WIC originate from? WIC originally began as a special supplemental nutrition program to protect the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 at risk for poor nutrition. WIC was created as a two-year program in 1972 by an amendment to the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. The program was aimed at improving the health of pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, and children in response to growing concerns about malnutrition among many poor populations. mothers and children affected. By 1974 WIC operated in 45 states, the first location opened in Kentucky in January 1974. In 1975 WIC was established as a permanent program by legislation PL 94-105. Eligibility has also been extended to non-breastfeeding mothers and children up to age 5. Prior to this extension WIC provided services to breastfeeding mothers and children up to age 4. In 1978 legislation added new elements to the program: nutrition education must be provided, supplemental foods should contain nutrients that are deficient in the target population and have relatively low levels of fat, sugar, and salt, and states must coordinate the referral to social services, including vaccinations, alcohol and drug abuse prevention, child abuse counseling, and family planning. In 1992, WIC introduced an enhanced food package for breastfeeding mothers to further promote breastfeeding. WIC also created two programs from “Loving Sup...... middle of paper ......ron, protein, calcium, and vitamins A and C, increases immunization rates, improves diet quality, and increases l access to regular healthcare. WIC also provides a variety of training courses, such as nutrition education, breastfeeding education, and health education. The benefits to low-income families who qualify for WIC are that WIC provides infant formula to mothers who are unable to breastfeed. WIC also provides expectant mothers, breastfeeding mothers and children with iron-fortified and nutrient-rich foods such as: cereals, milk, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, eggs, juices and more. In conclusion, WIC is a very beneficial program for low-income families. We now know where WIC originated and its history, who qualifies for WIC and the eligibility requirements, how WIC is funded, and what the benefits of qualifying for WIC are.