The recent revisions to the WIC food package aim to enhance nutritional quality by incorporating more whole grains and seafood, drawing from latest evidence-based research.
According to Odoms-Young, these adjustments are significant as they reflect an alignment of scientific findings with practical community needs, promising substantial improvements in community health.
The updated food package supports long-term breastfeeding, adjusts food amounts to better match WIC’s supplemental role, and promotes greater fruit and vegetable intake among participants.
Kathleen Rasmussen highlighted that the revisions present an essential evolution of a vital program that has significant implications for nutrition and health outcomes for mothers and children.
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