SALT LAKE CITY – Residents of Cache, Box Elder, and Rich counties will benefit from major updates to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, as announced by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). You will receive The changes are aimed at increasing the nutritional value of food available to millions of low-income mothers, infants, and young children across the country, and include essential food groups such as fruits, vegetables, seafood, and whole grains. The emphasis will be placed on
In the final update, participants focused on promoting healthy growth and development, addressing key nutritional needs, accommodating personal and cultural food preferences, and supporting individual breastfeeding goals. You will be able to enjoy various benefits.
Notable changes include increased fruit and vegetable allowances of $26 per month for children ages 1 to 4, $47 per month for pregnant and postpartum women, and $47 per month for breastfeeding women. 52 dollars provided. Additionally, this update expands access to whole grains such as quinoa, wild rice, and millet. Introducing seafood options for kids. And reduce or eliminate your monthly juice bill.
“This update allows Utah WIC to be more flexible so that food packaging can meet personal and cultural preferences,” said Chris Farner, director of the Utah WIC program. “These adjustments provide both current and future participants with the opportunity to adopt healthier eating habits, which can have a long-term impact on their health and well-being.”
Implementation of these changes will be coordinated over a two-year period, allowing Utah’s WIC state agencies to work with key partners to tailor new food packaging to the specific needs of participants.
There are currently 46,328 WIC participants in Utah, all of whom will benefit from the enhanced nutrition offerings provided by the updated program. Locally, WIC is administered through the Bear River Health Department in Cache, Box Elder, and Rich Counties.
