Began in 1972 to address malnutrition in low income populations

Funded by Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of USDA
Federal grant program, specific funding amount authorized by Congress each year

1. Babies less likely to be premature
2. Greater likelihood of receiving prenatal care
3. More likely to breastfeed
4. Higher intake of iron, vitamin C, B6, thiamin and niacin
4. Lower medicaid costs

1. Low Hb
2. Overweight/obesity
3. Excessive juice/milk and dental issues
4. Nutrition during pregnancy
5. Infant feeding

Began in 1972 to address malnutrition in low income populations
Demonstrated benefits ensure continued funding: Access to nutritious foods, nutrition education,and community referrals

RDs
PHN (Public Health Nutritionists)
DTR
4 year nutrition degree
4 year degree in related field, speaking needed language
Native speakers of needed languages who take nutrition classes

1. Food vouchers, farmers market coupons
2. Health care referrals
3. Nutrition counseling
4. Height/weight and hemoglobin tracking

1. 8.6 million women, infants and children in 2013
2. 25% of children ages 1-4
3. 50% of infants

1. Breastfeeding questions
2. Folic acid intake
3. Healthy weight loss
4. 6 week postpartum checkup: Pregnancy spacing, postpartum depression

$10-30 per family
Used by about 50% of families

1. Pregnancy and postpartum
2. Infants: Certification, 9 mo
3. Children: Certification yearly & 6 mo appt
4. High risk appts as needed
5. Vouchers provided in 3 mo increments

Extra foods added for breastfeeding women and infants

1. Meet income guidelines (<185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines)
2. Live in designated county
3. At nutritional risk: medical, diet-based, conditions predisposing them to one of these

What is

1. Weight gain in pregnancy
2. Recommended calorie intake
3. Concerns with teen pregnancy
4. Prenatal vitamin needs
5. Smoking cessation
6. Anemia
7. Breastfeeding

1. Check ID, income, residence
2. Check height, weight, Hb
3. Health and diet history
4. Diet counseling
5. Referrals if needed
6. Issue food vouchers

Milk: 4 gal
Eggs: 1 doz
Juice: 2x64oz
Cereal: 36 oz
Whole grains: 2lb
Peanut butter: 15-18oz OR 1lb dry beans OR 4x16oz canned beans
Fruit & veg: $6