WIC
What does the abbreviation WIC stand for?
What is women, infant and children?
There are this number of groups included in the MyPlate plan.
Five.
_____ us celebrate!
Lettuce
This nutrient is found in bread, fruit, and vegetables. Its main purpose is to provide your body with energy.
Carbohydrates.
The mission statement for District Four WIC
"Improve, maintain, and protect the health of our communities".
What is the main goal of the WIC program?
To improve the nutrition and health status of low income women, infant, and children who are at risk.
Foods such as meat, fish, beans, and eggs are included in this food group, which MyPlate recommends eating around 5.5 ounces per day.
_____ for your thoughts.
Penne
This nutrient is found in nuts, avocado, and dairy products and helps support cell function.
Fat
Name the counties in District Four
Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Fayette, Heard, Henry, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, Upson
Who is eligible?
Women (Pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding), infants, children (up to 5th birthday).
Foods such as milk, yogurt and cheese are included in this food group, which MyPlate recommends consuming around 3 cups/day.
Dairy.
Becoming a vegetarian is a huge ____ ____.
Missed steak.
This nutrient is found in meat, beans, and milk and helps support muscle growth.
Protein.
Name District Four Health Director
Dr. Beverly Townsend
Who gets first priority for participation in the WIC program?
Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and infants determined to be at nutritional risk because of serious medical problems or poor diet.
This US department created the MyPlate as an easy to follow food guide.
USDA
You've stolen a _____ my heart.
Pizza
This nutrient group includes vitamins and minerals.
Micronutrients.
First District 4 WIC Farmer's Market was held where
Troup County Health Department July 31, 2023
What year was the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program established?
1992
The MyPlate was developed in 2011 by agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack and this woman.
Michelle Obama.
you're _____ me.
Kiwing
We should aim to drink around 8 glasses of this per day.
Water.
Name 5 job position in WIC
Nutritionist (CPA), Nutrition Assistant, Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, Buddy Program Specialist, CSR, RD, WIC Manager, Deputy Director of Nutrition, and Nutrition Service Director