Women, Infants and Children
The WIC food packages provide supplemental foods designed to meet the special nutritional needs of low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, non-breastfeeding postpartum women, infants and children up to five years of age who are at nutritional risk. Midwest Dairy Council supports the nutritionists in the WIC program with nutrition education materials for clients and education programs. These resources are perfect for use in local WIC offices.
Cheese Resource Kit
Midwest Dairy Council is happy to provide you with the latest research and facts about cheese as part of our free Cheese Resource Kit. Use this information for newsletters, blogs, bulletin boards, nutrition education material development or handouts in your work with WIC families.
More information and resources on cheese
Dairy delicious recipes can be found at www.dairymakessense.com
WIC Family Handouts – Free Offer
Midwest Dairy Council is providing you the opportunity to order materials listed below to assist you with the education of your WIC families. You also can download any of our free education materials in our Resource Center.
Cheese Facts and Tips – Quick tips on cooking with cheese, nutritional facts and recipe ideas.
Lactose Intolerance Video and Handout – educational DVD featuring two 3-minute videos that can be used as teaching tools to help you talk about lactose intolerance with their clients. The videos show how lactose intolerance should properly be diagnosed and how to manage a diet when diagnosed with lactose intolerance. A tear pad of 50 handouts will be included with each DVD. The DVD and handouts are available in English and Spanish.
"What's Your Story" Contest
Nutrient-rich dairy foods, like low-fat and fat-free milk, cheese and yogurt, are an important part of a healthy diet. Showcase your nutrition education successes by sharing “your story” on how you promote dairy to WIC families. Write a brief description in 200 words or less about an event, creative idea, brochure or success story on promoting nutrient-rich dairy foods. A monthly winner will be selected to receive a Nasco Dairy Foods Model Kit – valued at $65.00.
Additional Resources
Low-Fat Milk Education Handout - English
Low-fat milk with the same nutrients as whole milk is a healthy choice for you and your family.
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Low-Fat Milk Education Handout - Spanish
Low-fat milk with the same nutrients as whole milk is a healthy choice for you and your family.
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Healthier Eating: Getting Where You Need to Be - English
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends these intakes of the following foods or food groups within MyPlate as good sources of important nutrients that help provide the foundation for a healthy diet.
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Healthier Eating: Getting Where You Need to Be - Spanish
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends these intakes of the following foods or food groups within MyPlate as good sources of important nutrients that help provide the foundation for a healthy diet.
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Milk’s Unique Nutrient Package
Fact sheet study aid to illustrate milk’s unique nutrient package.
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Good Nutrition for a Healthy Baby
What you eat during your pregnancy is the foundation of good health for you and your baby.
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Dairy and WIC
Provides a comprehensive presentation with an overview of the new WIC food packages and the importance of dairy nutrition in the program.
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