All content tagged with the term "nutrition".
March 2, 2022 -
News & Blog
December 29, 2020 -
News & Blog
NWA applauds the work of USDA and HHS for issuing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 with the inclusion, for the first time, of the unique life stages of infancy through 24 months, pregnancy, and lactation. As WIC providers, we recognize the importance of tailored life-stage nutrition guidance to shape lifelong positive nutrition habits to yield positive health outcomes. For WIC families and WIC staff, the DGAs are critical tools in support of positive birth, maternal, and child health outcomes.
December 7, 2020 -
News & Blog
NWA supports healthy families by promoting the nutrition and breastfeeding work of the WIC community.
November 1, 2020 -
News & Blog
These resources were specifically created for Native populations and tribes. Topics include nutrition, breastfeeding, maternal health, COVID-19, mental health, and other health issues.
September 1, 2020 -
News & Blog
August 26, 2020 -
News & Blog
As Health Equity Manager, I have led our agency in a series of trainings, including equity, diversity, and inclusion, conversations on race, micro-aggressions, and implicit bias.
August 25, 2020 -
News & Blog
In July of 2019, I took a different path in my healthcare journey and joined the WIC program of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Shortly afterwards, I developed a strategic action plan to collaborate and increase awareness of our WIC program in the Hospital.
July 23, 2020 -
News & Blog
With food insecurity on the rise, we are seeing an increased need for nutrition services, breastfeeding advocacy, and health equity work. WIC agencies and workers are addressing these challenges and public health threats with limited resources, making their jobs more challenging than ever. This year’s conference is focused on Feeding Families, Fueling the Future.
January 14, 2015 -
News & Blog
Read NWA's recommendations for the WIC food packages.
May 19, 2014 -
News & Blog
Don't let Congress pick WIC foods!