September's curated content for WIC professionals

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What Do I Do With Cruciferous Vegetables?

Cruciferous veggies, a diverse group that includes broccoli, cabbage, collards, and radishes (to name a few!), are high in fiber and many nutrients such as vitamin C and folate.

Visit Our Booths!

USDA FNS will be participating in NWA's Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Promotion Conference and Exhibits this month. Stop by our live, in-person booth or our virtual booth to see featured resources, ask questions, or provide feedback - we'd love to hear from you!

2022 Immunization Webinar for WIC Staff 

September 30, 2022

12:30 – 1:30 PM Eastern Time 

Please join USDA FNS and our partners at Vaccinate Your Family, National WIC Association, and the CDC for our annual immunization webinar for WIC staff.

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FDA Provides Update on Efforts to Increase Supply and Availability of Infant Formula

Learn to recognize the labels of imported formula products you may see available at U.S. retailers now or coming soon. Click the link below for a full list of products that are being imported and sold under FDA flexibilities.

In case you missed it...

Infant Formula Shortage

Resources for WIC Staff

and WIC Participants

USDA FNS has developed several resources related to the shortage, including an Infant Formula webpage, which highlights key messaging on safe infant formula practices, program flexibilities to address the shortage, and other helpful resources. We also have the following new pages:

The Loving Support Breastfeeding Trainings will be retired on September 30, 2022.

The WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum is available to WIC agencies through your State and Regional WIC Offices. The Curriculum replaces the Loving Support breastfeeding training, including: 

• Loving Support Through Peer Counseling: A Journey Together - For Training Peer Counselors
• Using Loving Support to Grow and Glow in WIC
• Loving Support Through Peer Counseling - For WIC Managers

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Breastfeeding Challenges Quiz

Share this new five-question quiz with participants to test their knowledge on common breastfeeding challenges and tips on how to overcome them.

September 15th is National Online Learning Day 

Online learning provides convenience and personalization by providing learners with opportunities to expand their knowledge -  anywhere, anytime - and can help WIC staff acquire a new skill or certification.

Find a wide variety of learning and training opportunities on WIC Works.

Ways Grandparents Can Support Breastfeeding

Many new breastfeeding participants turn to grandparents for guidance. Click the link below to read about the benefits of breastfeeding - and ways grandparents can better understand what may happen for mom and baby in those first hours, days, and weeks. 

 #WICbreastfeeding #WICspeaksBF #FriendsAndFamily

Monthly Look Ahead

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month

Despite decreases in rates of SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths, more than one-third of sudden unexpected infant deaths that occur in the United States each year are from SIDS. Click the link below to find resources such as toolkits, videos, free handouts, posters, and more!

October 2nd Starts Mental Illness Awareness Week

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. On WIC Works, you'll find an index of mental illnesses that covers an overview, signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatment and therapies, and steps to take beyond treatment.