patient population
Who qualifies for WIC?
low income women, infants and children at nutritional risk
WIC is free to participants by providing what to each state?
Federal Grants
How does someone apply for WIC?
In person at WIC agency
pregnant women participating receives what earlier?
prenatal care
WIC staff are trained to promote and provide necessary support for?
Breastfeeding
How long do pregnant women qualify?
up to 6 weeks after birth / when pregnancy ends
What is the income requirement to receive benefits?
between 100 - 185% of federal poverty guidelines
Where are WIC services provided?
county health departments, hospitals, community centers, schools, public housing sites, migrant health centers and camps, Indian health service facilities
WIC is proven to be more effective than SNAP benefits for preschool age children's what?
intake of key nutrients
States are provided federal grants from WIC to provide what?
supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education
How long do breastfeeding / non breastfeeding women qualify till?
up to infants first birthday
medicaid, SNAP or temporary assistance for needy family's (TANF) qualifies a participate as?
automatic income eligible
How many WIC clinics in Onondaga County?
3
An increase in WIC particiants breastfeeding is directly correlated to what service?
advice and assistance from WIC staff
How is nutrition supplementation provided?
How long do children qualify till?
The child's fifth birthday
When applying in your state, how long must you be a resident ?
no amount of time required
How many merchants nationwide accept WIC vouchers?
Children enrolled in WIC after their first year of life shows significant improvement in what?
memory
what program was added in 1992 to expand use of locally grown fruits and vegetables?
Farmers market nutrition program (FMNP)
WIC serves how much % of infants born in the United States?
53%
A physical assessment must be completed to meet what requirement?
nutritional risk
how can I determine if I am eligible or not before applying?
prescreen tool online
90% of formula fed infants receive this recommended formula?
iron fortified
WIC is short term, how long is a certification period?
length of time participants is eligible to recieve benefits is 6 - 12 months and must reapply after