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- Contact your local IT department to download your scanner drivers BEFORE May 21st.
- Check the Tableau open certification report and make sure all certifications are closed BEFORE May 21st.
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In April 2022, 70% of infant WIC participants were breastfed after birth, 32.7% at 3 months, 22.5% at 6 months, and 15.4% at 12 months. Breastfeeding initiation and duration varied by race and ethnicity. This compares similarly to data reported in 2020. |
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Risk code 101 – Underweight (Women)
Underweight for women is defined as follows:
- Pregnant Women-Prepregnant Body Mass Index (BMI) <18.5.
- Non-Breastfeeding Women-Prepregnant or current BMI <18.5.
- Breastfeeding women less than 6 months Postpartum-Pregnancy or current BMI <18.5.
- Breastfeeding women 6 months Postpartum or more-Current BMI <18.5.
What WIC Can Do:
- Provide individualized nutrition education in an easy-to-understand format that is appropriate for the learning level of the participant/caregiver. Most education materials should be written for a 5th to 7th grade reading level. Be sensitive to the unique learning needs and style of the participant/caregiver, which may mean using food models, posters, and handouts.
- Providing referrals to health care providers and registered dieticians.
- Providing individualized food packages, tailored to meet the needs of participants.
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If a local state agency is interested in participating in the Shopping Improvement Grant project, there are additional funds and space available! Contact the Vendor Lead, Kevin Moore, if you want to sign up. |
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