“These proposed changes will strengthen WIC – already an incredibly powerful program – by ensuring it provides foods that reflect the latest nutrition science to support healthy eating and bright futures.” “USDA is committed to advancing maternal and child health through WIC, helping mothers, babies and young kids thrive,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Taken collectively, the changes will increase the current level of assistance while providing WIC state agencies with more flexibility to tailor the packages to accommodate personal and cultural food preferences and special dietary needs and increase variety and choice for WIC participants, making the program more appealing for current and potential participants. Food and Nutrition Service, or FNS, is proposing changes to align the food packages with the latest nutrition science and support equitable access to nutritious foods during critical life stages. The WIC food packages are specifically designed to supplement the foods and beverages participants already consume and fill in key nutritional gaps to support healthy growth and development.
These science-based revisions incorporate recommendations from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 29, 2022 – This month, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service is proposing changes to the foods prescribed to participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC. WIC provides foods to supplement the diets of pregnant & breastfeeding women, and infants & children under 5 years of age.WASHINGTON, Nov. Special infant formulas and certain medical foods may also be provided when prescribed by a physician or health professional for a specified medical condition. Milk, eggs, cheese, peanut butter, dry and canned beans, canned tuna and salmon.Fresh, frozen and canned fruits & vegetables ( view Produce Clarifications list, PDF).Baby food fruits and vegetables and meats.At least 50% of the authorized cereals are whole grain. Adult cereals, fortified with iron and folic acid.Which brands are eligible? Oregon WIC has authorized specific brands of: Other License and Certificate Related Topics.Residential and Outpatient Behavioral Health.Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records.Licenses and Certificates arrow_drop_down.Other Health System Reform Related Topics.Other Oregon Health Plan Related Topics.Do you qualify for OHP? (Opens in new window).Log into your OHP Account (Opens in new window).Other Program and Service Related Topics.
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