WIC Foods for Children
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The new WIC foods help your child meet today's nutrition needs as recommended by your health care provider. You can continue to enjoy milk, cereal, eggs, juice, peanut butter and beans plus fruits, vegetables and whole grains!
Your New WIC Foods
- Are lower in fat and higher in fiber;
- Offer a variety to help with picky eating habits;
- Help maintain a healthy weight for your child.
What You Will Receive
Grains
- Two 18 ounce boxes iron-fortified cereal;
- Two pounds whole wheat bread; or
- Other whole grain options.
Vegetables and Fruits
- Two 64 ounce containers vitamin C-rich juice
- $6 cash value voucher for fruits and veggies
Dairy
- Four gallons of non-fat (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk (whole milk for 1-2 year olds);
- More allowed substitutions.
Protein
- One dozen eggs;
- One pound dried beans or peas; or
- Four 15 ounce cans beans or peas; or
- 18 ounces of peanut butter.
Give your child more variety with the new WIC foods!
New York State Department of Health
Publication 3987
Version 07/08