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Nutrition, Education, and Counseling
• Individual sessions and classes
•Group sessions and classes
•Included as part of the WIC Program services
•Sessions promote healthy eating and positive lifestyle habits
•provide helpful nutrition information and resources
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WIC paquetes de comidas curso en español |
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Breastfeeding Promotion and Support
 • Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits to both the baby and the mother, and WIC actively promotes the practice of breastfeeding
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Lactation consultants are available to assist nursing mothers prepare for, initiate, and continue breastfeeding to provide their infant with the best nutrition possible. These lactation experts will answer any breastfeeding questions or concerns of the mother, and will provide instruction, support, and encouragement |
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P eer counselors are a great resource to WIC participants. This program is moms helping moms, and counselors have experience and training in breastfeeding so they are able to assist and answer any participant questions. |
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Vouchers for Nutritious Foods
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Vouchers issued will have a list of WIC approved foods you will be able to purchase at participating WIC grocery stores
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You will sign the voucher in front of the store clerk, similar to using a check
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Approved WIC foods are high in nutrients that are commonly found to be deficient in the participating WIC population. The approved foods are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron, protein, calcium, and folate. The vouchers can only be used to purchase the approved items and brands to assure you are receiving the appropriate nutrients that will contribute to healthy outcomes. |
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Follow this link to view the Utah Authorized WIC Foods List (link to pdf English and Spanish) |
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Alimentos de WIC Programa de Español | siga este lazo | |
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