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USDA Updates WIC Program, Prioritizing Nutrition Science for Low-Income Women and Children

USDA Updates WIC Program, Prioritizing Nutrition Science for Low-Income Women and Children

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced significant changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) on Tuesday, impacting nearly 7 million low-income women and children. These revisions, the first since 2014, aim to align the program’s food packages with current dietary science to promote healthier eating habits among participants. … Read more

USDA Warns of Potential $1 Billion Shortfall in WIC Budget; Implications for Mothers and Children

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Faces Funding Crisis In a recent announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a warning about a potential $1 billion shortfall in its budget for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This program, vital for almost 40% … Read more