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Title: Strategies and Role of Nutrition Education to Support WIC Food Package Redemption
When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm ET
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Title: How Families Experience the WIC Journey: Centering Participant Voices to Strengthen Practice
When: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:00pm ET
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Connect with your local WIC clinic for nutrition education and support that lasts a lifetime. Learn, grow, and thrive with a caring team right here in your community. There’s so much to love about WIC! Learn more at [insert local agency website or name] or call us at [insert local agency phone number].
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Risk Code 111 – Overweight Women
Overweight for women is defined as follows:
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Pregnant: Prepregnancy Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 25
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Non-Breastfeeding: Prepregnancy BMI ≥ 25
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Breastfeeding < 6 months Postpartum: Prepregnancy BMI ≥ 25
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Breastfeeding Women ≥ 6 months Postpartum: Current BMI ≥ 25
What WIC Can Do:
- Refer to a Registered Dietitian for nutrition education and to create an individualized meal plan.
- Educate on appropriate weight gain for pregnancy.
- Encourage regular prenatal care throughout the pregnancy.
- Refer participants to a healthcare provider (HCP) and as appropriate, to other community resources.
- Encourage regular physical activity (under HCP guidance).
- Refer to the WIC Designated Breastfeeding expert for breastfeeding education and encouragement.
- Provide education on preparing foods that are part of the WIC food package.
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