March's curated content for WIC professionals

National Nutrition Month (NNM) is Here!

Find helpful, fun, and interactive ready-to-use materials, including recipes, activity sheets for children, and apps to help your participants personalize their plate and make every bite count.

March 9th is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day!
Take a moment to thank the RDNs in your WIC program for the important work they do.

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Infant Formula Recall

Find information for WIC participants and key messages for consumers about
the recall.

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What Do I Do With

Leafy Greens?

Spinach, kale, and bok choy provide potassium and many other nutrients. Check out this latest installment in the series and share these recipes to help your participants spring into the wonderful world of leafy greens.

Find information on and more recipes for potassium (and other nutrients important for the WIC population) in our Eye on Nutrition and Meals of the Month series.

File Tax Returns to Receive Remaining 2021
Child Tax Credits (CTC)

The CTC is a tax benefit to help families who are raising children. Many families received about half of their CTC in monthly payments in 2021. Families will get the rest of the CTC they are owed by filing taxes
this year.

Find a community resources toolkit that includes key facts and messages to share, social media graphics (available in Spanish), and how to get free tax help at ChildTaxCredit.gov.

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Interactive Quiz:
What Nutrients Do Infants Need During Their First Year? 

Try this quiz to test your knowledge about important nutrients needed for infants as
they grow.   

Are Breastfeeding Moms Asking About Coffee
and Other Foods?

Our social media library has a post for that (and many other topics)! 

Combination Feeding and Maintaining Milk Supply

The more breast milk baby gets, the greater the health benefits. 
During NNM, share these tips about keeping a healthy milk supply with moms who choose combination feeding.   

April Look Ahead

National Minority Health Month

Learn more about the impacts that COVID-19 is having on racial and ethnic minority communities. WIC professionals can share the importance of vaccination (including boosters) for those who are breastfeeding or pregnant as well as for children.   Additionally, check out the U.S. Surgeon General's recommendations on combatting COVID-19 and vaccine misinformation among individuals, communities, and organizations.