Women, Infants, Children

As of October 2009, WIC is offering a new food package based on the healthy eating advice
of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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WIC Pamphlets

 Welcome To Missouri WIC

  Welcome To WIC  
This pamphlet contains information which is used to provide counseling to new participants; to provide them with the basics of participation in the WIC program.
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 WIC Food Lists

 Missouri WIC Approved Food List (Effective: October 1, 2009 – September 30, 2011) (.pdf) 

This pamphlet provides a listing of foods currently available on the WIC program.  This information can be helpful to both participants and vendors.
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 Missouri WIC Approved Fruits and Vegetables List (Effective: October 1, 2009 – September 30, 2011) (.pdf)
This pamphlet provides information on how to purchase fresh fruits, frozen fruits, fresh vegetables, and frozen vegetables using WIC checks.
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   Missouri WIC Approved Breads & Tortillas (Effective: January 15, 2010 – September 30, 2011) (.pdf)
This pamphlet has a listinf of 100% whole wheat/whole grain breads (16 oz), 100% whole wheat/whole grain tortillas (q6 oz), and soft corn tortillas (16 oz) available through the Missouri WIC program.
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 New Missouri WIC Food Packages: Food and Focus  (pwr pt presentation)  ...Link unavailable at this time...

    A Guide to Using Soymilk and Tofu (pds)  English Only   
This guide provides basic information about soymilk and tofu, including the health benefits that are associated with the intake of soy foods and how to store and use each food.  This guide includes recipes. 

 Foods To Grow On 

 Foods To Grow On – Birth-12 month - Revised 05/2010
A guide to provide nutrition information for parents and caregivers of babies.  Nutrition is important for the physical and mental development of your baby.
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    Foods To GroW On - 12 - 18 months
A guide to provide information about feeding WIC children 12 to 18 months of age, including weaning from a bottle and a sample menu plan.
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  Foods To Grow On - 19 - 24 months
This guide provides information about feeding WIC children 19 to 24 months of age, including tips for happy mealtimes, healthy habits and a sample menu plan.
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WIC/Head Start Teamwork Program

WIC/Head Start programs team to produce better results
New study confirms collaboration of good nutrition and physical activity messages
causes a bigger impact on participants.

WIC State Plan for Comment
Each year, as is its policy, Missouri WIC posts its annual state plan for comment and review by its stakeholders.   

The St. Francois County Health Center's
Breastfeeding Program
is associated with the
MO Department of Health & Senior Services'
WIC Program

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Dads, for breastfeeding and partner support information, click this icon.

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