WIC foods/rules
WIC cereal must be low in this to be approved.
sugar
What color eggs is approved on the WIC package
White or brown eggs
What nutrient is important for bone health and found in milk.
Calcium
Vitamin D
High in fiber, minerals, vitamins;support immune health and help maintain healthy weight.
Fruits and Vegetables
What are the 4 non therapeutic formulas WIC offers?
Similac Advance, Similac sensitive, Similac soy, Similac total comfort
TRUE OR FALSE
Brown sugar is better for you and your blood glucose levels than white sugar.
FALSE Both have same calories and similar amount of sugar.
Both should be used in moderation.
When eating foods rich in iron with this vitamin helps increase iron absorption.
Vitamin C
WIC food packages limit juice to this many ounces per day for children, to promote healthier eating habits.
4 ounces per day
Known for providing calcium and helps build strong bones and teeth.
Dairy or fortified dairy alternatives.
The nutrient WIC cereals must be fortified with what mineral.
Iron
Tofu
Name 3 of the 5 "vitamins/minerals of concern" that WIC foods are specifically designed to provide.
Iron, Protein, Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C
How much milk should a child consume after turning 1 years old until 2 years old.
No more than 16oz of milk a day.
Are higher in fiber and have more naturally occurring nutrients than white/refined grains.Available as oatmeal, bread, pasta, rice, and tortillas.
Whole grains
Who is the only participants who are allowed to substitute for 2LBS of cheese.
Fully Breastfeeding, Partially (Mostly) Breastfeeding Multiples, Pregnant + Partially (Mostly) Breastfeeding, Pregnant + Fully Breastfeeding
Rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids good for heart and brain health.
Canned Fish
which nutrient helps carry oxygen in the blood?
Iron
24-32oz
Known for being the building blocks for bones, muscles, skin, and blood. Helps us grow and stay healthy.
Protein
To be WIC eligible, a "whole grain" bread must have this as the very first ingredient on the label.
Whole Wheat flour
This fatty acid found in WIC approved food is important for infant brain and eye development
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
Fortified breakfast cereals, pasta, bread, spinach, citrus fruits, and dried beans are all foods that help prevent birth defects in pregnant women because they contain this vitamin.
Folate
Phase 1:______is the thick first milk your breast makes. Known as liquid gold. It is rich in nutrients, has antibodies to protect your babies from infections, helps digestive system grow and work.
Colostrum
Which nutrients are found in beans? (More than one)
zinc, fiber, magnesium, folate/folic acid, iron, protein, and/or potassium
All of the above. Beans can lower LDL(bad) cholesterol, help control blood sugar, support a healthy blood pressure,improve digestion, support gut health, and improve iron levels.