Special supplemental food program for women, infants and children (WIC)

Jones, Jean Yavis (Author)

1986

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

The special supplemental food program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides monthly food supplements to low-income pregnant and postpartum women, and infants and children who are determined to be at health risk because of nutrition-related problems. Created in 1972, this food program was designed to blend the nutritious benefits of food with health care during critical times of growth and development. This report describes the program and its history and evolution. It also provides current and historical data on funding and participation.

CRS 86-794 EPW

"May 11, 1982."

"Updated July 23, 1986."

SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

eng

1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

32 pages

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