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The June 6th conference call will be cancelled. There isn’t a full call agenda that needs to be covered.
July 4th would be the next call, which is a holiday. We will be holding the July call on the 11th at 9AM. This will be recorded and sent to those who email the MontanaWICProgram@mt.gov.
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Abbott is switching PediaSure with Fiber back to 8 oz. bottles in 6-packs beginning in July. If stocking is an issue in your area, please order through the State Office.
- Strawberry and Chocolate will be temporarily unavailable as the 7.4 oz. inventory is depleted.
- Vanilla should be available.
- This does not affect regular PediaSure.
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In 1990 WIC participation grew to an average of 4.5 million participant per month compared to 88,000 participants per month in 1974. |
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Risk Code 428 – Dietary Risk Associated with Complementary Feeding Practices
Defined as: An infant or child who has begun to or is expected to begin to 1) consume complementary foods and beverages, 2) eat independently, 3) be weaned from breast milk or infant formula, or 4) transition from a diet based on infant/toddler foods to one based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, is at risk of inappropriate complementary feeding.
A complete nutrition assessment, including for risk #411, Inappropriate Nutrition Practices for Infants, or #425, Inappropriate Nutrition Practices for Children, must be completed prior to assigning this risk.
What WIC Can Do:
Caregivers can be guided and supported in managing common toddler feeding problems. Feeding practices that caregivers can use to facilitate a successful transition to a food group-based diet include:
- Offering a variety of developmentally appropriate nutrition foods;
- Reducing exposure to foods and beverages containing high levels of salt and sugar;
- Preparing meals that are pleasing to the eye and include a variety of colors and textures; setting a good example by eating a variety of foods;
- Offering only whole milk from age 1-2; (Lower fat milk can be introduced after that age);
- Providing structure by scheduling regular meals and snack times;
- Allowing the child to decide how much or whether to eat;
- Allowing the child to develop eating/self-feeding skills; and
- Eating with the child in a pleasant mealtime environment without coercion.
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