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Nutrients in WIC Foods

Nutrient

WIC Food Source

What It Does

Iron
(a mineral)

Cereals, dried beans,
peas, lentils, eggs

Necessary for making
healthy red blood cells

 

Calcium
(a mineral)

Milk, Cheese

Helps build strong teeth
and bones and
helps muscles work

 

Vitamin A

Carrots, milk (whole or
fortified), cheese, eggs

Neccesary for healthy
eyes, skin, and bones

 

Vitamin C

Citrus fruit juices, juices
fortified with Vitamin C

Necessary for healthy
gums, tissue, bones, and
teeth. Helps the body use
iron to make healthy red
blood cells & help fight infections.

 

Vitamin D

Milk, Eggs

Necessary for strong
bones and teeth

 

Folate

Orange juice, eggs,
cereals, lentils, dried
beans, peas

Assists in making healthy
red blood cells

 

Protein

Milk, cheese, eggs, dried
beans, peas, lentils,
peanut butter, tuna

Necessary for growth,
upkeep, and repair of
body cells

 

Zinc
(a mineral)

Dried beans, peas,
lentils, eggs, milk,
cheese, cereals

Needed for cell growth
and repair

 

Vitamin B6

Eggs, tuna

Needed for normal growth

 

All approved Missouri WIC cereals are fortified with vitamins or minerals.

WIC foods are a prescription for good health. Remember WIC foods are intended only for the person on WIC.

Since WIC is furnishing these nutritious supplemental foods, you can use your money to buy other nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, meats and fish for you and your children.


What Should I Do to Help the WIC Program Work for Me?

  • Keep your WIC appointments. If you can't keep an appointment, please call your local WIC office right away. The WIC staff works hard to see you at your appointment time, so please try your best to be on time.
     
  • Always take your WIC ID Folder to your WIC appointments and to the store. Take your WIC Approved Food List with you to the stroe to help your shop.
     
  • Buy the right foods and the right amount with your check.
     
  • Use your WIC foods for you and your family. They can't be returned to the store for money or given away or sold to someone else.
     
  • Be sure to bring the information that the WIC staff needs when they ask for it.
     
  • Tell the WIC staff about any changes in your name, address or phone number.
     
  • If you are going to move, notify your WIC staff.

Learning About Your WIC Check

The WIC check shows (from left to right):

  1. The food that you may purchase using this check
     
  2. The purchase price allowed
     
  3. The actual purchase price when used
     
  4. The first date you may use this check
     
  5. The actual date the check is used
     
  6. The last date you may use this check

illustration of check


Using Your WIC Check

  • Before you go shopping tear off the checks you will be using.
     
  • Be sure to choose only the foods that are on your WIC check.
     
  • Separate your WIC foods from other foods you are buying.
     
  • Tell the cashier that you are using a WIC check.
     
  • Show the casheir your WIC ID Folder.
     
  • Sign your checks after the cashier enters the purchase price, don't sign before then.
     
  • The cashier will match your signature with one on your ID Folder.
     
  • If you get two months of checks, be sure to use the right month first.

What Happens At My WIC Appointments?

You will visit a Health Professional. He or she will give you suggestions and ideas about healthy eating for you and your children. At other times, you may join with other WIC participants for a nutrition or health class.

What Do I Need To Do To Stay On WIC?

During some of your visits, the WIC staff will check to see if you or your child is still eligible. This is called a certification. You will need to bring:

  • Proof of identification
     
  • Proof of your income
     
  • Proof of your address
     

How Long Can I Stay On WIC?

If you meet the income and health or nutrition guidelines, you can stay on WIC:

  • During pregnancy or breast-feeding until one year after your baby is born. If not breast-feeding, until six months after your baby is born or your pregnancy ended.
     
  • For infants and children: Until your child's nutrition problem has improved or until your child reaches his or her fifth birthday, whichever comes first.
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East Office: 15479 State Highway 160, Forsyth, MO 65653 phone 417-546-4725 1-888-707-4725 fax 417-546-4727
West Office: 320 Rinehart Road, Branson, MO 65616 phone 417-334-4544 1-888-294-9530 fax 417-335-5727