![]() “WIC is one of the crown jewels of our nation’s nutrition programs, and the announcement means that WIC children and families can truly access fruits and vegetables in amounts consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” said Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association. ![]() USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service proposed changes to modernize the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as WIC, allowing for a permanent increase in fruits and vegetables for program participants, as well as flexibility in package sizes for certain foods.Īccording to the USDA, these science-based revisions incorporate National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) recommendations and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
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