WIC works closely with the healthcare community, receiving referrals from private and public health care providers and providing referrals as needed for health and social services. Registered Dietitians at WIC provide individualized high-risk nutrition counseling for participants with special medical conditions or nutrition-related health issues. WIC nutrition education assists WIC participants with:.Special formulas or nutritional supplements are also available to participating women and children who have certain medical conditions. Pregnant and postpartum women and children (under 5 years of age) participating in WIC receive food coupons for milk, cheese, eggs, cereals, peanut butter, dried beans, peas, and fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. Infants with specific medical diagnoses may receive a special formula with a prescription from a doctor. Infants may also receive infant cereal and infant fruits and vegetables during the first year. The state contracts with one formula company to provide formula at a reduced price. For babies who are not fully breastfed, iron-fortified infant formula is available for the first year of life. The WIC Program strongly encourages and provides support for breastfeeding. What does WIC Provide? Foods for Infants (Birth-12 Months)
Participants use the eWIC card to purchase food at approved retail grocery stores. WIC foods are selected to meet nutrient needs such as calcium, iron, folic acid, vitamins A & C, and protein. The program provides a combination of nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded program that serves pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5 who live in Summit County and who meet income guidelines.
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