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WIC: The Foundation of Healthy Families Since 1974

Posted by Diane M. Kriviski, Deputy Administrator, Supplemental Nutrition and Safety Programs in Food and Nutrition
Oct 27, 2014

Forty years ago, WIC was established to improve health outcomes for pregnant women, infants and young children.  Today, the program officially known as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, continues to be one of the nation’s most successful, cost-effective and important nutrition intervention programs. USDA’s new infographic demonstrates why WIC Works – for our children and for our country!

WIC is recognizing 40 years of Improving the Nutrition and Health of Families! Click to enlarge.
WIC is recognizing 40 years of Improving the Nutrition and Health of Families! Click to enlarge.
Category/Topic: Food and Nutrition
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