WIC Foods

Iron for Strong Blood [PDF]
Adapted from California WIC. This pamphlet developed by Washington State provides a list of iron containing foods and iron tips, as well as discusses vitamin C's role with iron, why the body needs iron and iron sources for the first 12 months of life. This pamphlet is also available in Arabic, Camodian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. Five copies of the pamphlet can be ordered without charge.

Lactose or Dairy Intolerance [PDF]
Adapted from California WIC. This pamphlet developed by Washington State provides an explanation of the difference between milk allergy and lactose intolerance, why calcium is important in the body and a list of ideas for obtaining calcium if you are lactose intolerant. This pamphlet is also available in Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. Five copies of the pamphlet may be ordered without charge.

Lead Prevention Diet: How Does Lead Harm the Body? [PDF]
This handout was developed by Kentucky as part of a series of several nutrition education handouts that include the Governor's initiative motto of "Education Pays". Some of the places where they are being used include nutrition education in schools, WIC group and individual nutrition education sessions.

Low-Fat and Fat Free Milk: A Healthy Habit She Will Carry for the Rest of Her Life [PDF]
This handout was developed by Massachusetts to promote switching to 1% low fat and fat free milk after age 2 and provides tips for making the switch.

Low-Fat Milk: A Healthy Choice for Your Family[PDF]
North Dakota developed this handout to increase the consumption of low-fat milk.

Make the Move to Low-Fat Milk
This nutrition education lesson on low-fat milk in English and Spanish was developed by Texas WIC. There is an optional video with this lesson that can be ordered.

Make the Move to Low-Fat Milk Lesson[WORD - English and Spanish]
Passport [PDF] Spanish Version
Station 1 [PDF] Spanish Version
Station 2 [PDF] Spanish Version
Station 3 [PDF] Spanish Version

Market to Meals
To support its obesity prevention strategy of promoting healthy eating and active living, California developed curricula and tools to help WIC participants build skills for meal planning and smart shopping. These resources are part of its Market to Meals Education Campaign. Also available in Spanish.

Menu Planning [PDF]
This handout was developed by Utah and covers meal planning, grocery shopping and healthy cooking methods. It is also available in Spanish.

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