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Nutrition and Health for Families
We're so glad you're here- WIC is excited to support you and your family.
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Pregnancy
HEALTHY YOU, HEALTHY BABY.
Give your baby a great start in life. The healthy choices you make during your pregnancy can help your baby for their entire life.
Healthy Hints for Pregnant Women
Tips for Pregnant Moms (English) (Spanish)
MyPlate for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy (Coming Soon)
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Postpartum
BE YOUR BEST YOU.
Taking care of yourself sets a good example for your children. When you do what is best for you, they do better, too. A little change can make a big difference to your and your family. Be your best and enjoy a better life.
Healthy Moms - You've Got This! (English) (Spanish) (Arabic)
Tips for Breastfeeding Moms (English) (Spanish)
Postpartum Loss (English) (Spanish) (Arabic)
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Infants
You Got This!
A baby's first year is full of changes. WIC is here for you as you learn about feeding your baby, when you introduce solid foods, how to respond to your baby's cries and what to expect with your baby's sleep. WIC offers you tips and support to help your little one grow healthy and strong.
Formula Information for WIC Clients
Infant Formula/Formula Infantil (English and Spanish) Effective 8/1/23
Infant Formula/حليب أطفال (English and Arabic) Effective 8/1/23
Formula Preparation for Healthy Full-Term Newborns (English) (Spanish) (Arabic)
Paced Bottle Feeding (English) (Spanish) (Arabic)
Video: https://www.wichealth.org/Member/Resource/index/5042
Baby Led Weaning – (English) (Spanish) (Arabic)
Feeding Your Baby - Birth to 6 months (English) (Spanish) (Arabic)
Feeding Your Baby - 6 to 12 months (English) (Spanish) (Arabic)
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Children
Raise Healthy and Active Kids
Kids need healthy foods and physical activity to grow stronger, healthier, and happier. Set a good example by eating and enjoying a variety of foods and being active. Your child is more likely to try new foods and activities if they sees you doing it, too.
Portion Sizes: https://www.texaswic.org/health-nutrition/children/what-and-how-much-should-i-feed-my-child
Healthy Eating for Preschoolers (English) (Spanish)
Healthy Tips for Picky Eaters (English) (Spanish)
Healthy Tips for Picky Eating (English) (Spanish)
Healthy Tips for Active Play (English) (Spanish)
Reducing the Risk of Choking (English) (Spanish)
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Families
Grow a Healthy Family!
Eating right helps you and your family grow and stay healthy through every stage of life. See how small changes in your nutrition and health can make a big difference.
Iron for Strong Blood (English)
Nutrition During a Pandemic (English)
Well Fed Means Less Lead (English) (Spanish) (Arabic)
Milk and Milk Alternatives (English) (Spanish) (Arabic)
Helpful Tips for Using Your Fresh Fruit & Veggie Benefits
- Check out Health eKitchen. Use your wichealth login and choose from 1000s of recipes!
- Search Dr. Yum by "WIC Food Package" for your new favorite veggie recipe!
- Find Michigan grown fruits and veggie recipes at Harvest of the Month or Michigan Fresh.
- These MSUE handouts can help you brush up on kitchen skills:
- MSUE's Michigan Fresh website is full of information on how to make foods last longer, taking your child to the store or market, and making recipes for specific fruits or vegetables.
- The American Heart Association offers a Grocery Guide in English and Spanish which contains tips for budgeting, planning menus, and shopping wisely, including fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables.
Other Resources
Complete your online nutrition education at www.wichealth.org!
- Here’s a list showing all the different lesson topics.
- Having trouble accessing the site? Check out these helpful instructions (English) (Spanish).
Making Meals on a Budget? Click here for your free copy of the Kids Eat in Color Affordable Flavors Meal Plan and Cookbook.
Use this form if your WIC staff told you to complete a take home nutrition education: Client Feedback Form. Send/take the completed form to your WIC agency.
Michigan WIC Foods Publications (including Food Guide and Inserts)