The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a public health nutrition program under the USDA providing nutrition education, nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for income-eligible women who are pregnant or post-partum, infants, and children up to age 5.
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National WIC Association Applauds 21st Century WIC Act; Urges Congress to Pass Legislation
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From WIC Participant to NWA Intern: What I Learned at the 2025 Virtual NEBF Conference
Update on the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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