Study Finds That Only Half of WIC-Eligible Individuals Receive Benefits

Study Finds That Only Half of WIC-Eligible Individuals Receive Benefits

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a report with estimates of eligibility and program reach in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).WIC provides access to food, nutrition education including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health and social services. Eligibility includes women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum non-breastfeeding, infants, and children up to… (McClurg, November 7, 2023) #Nutrition, #Pediatrics, #Women’s Health