U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia introduced legislation Friday to make it easier for expectant mothers and mothers of young children to access milk for their families. The Special Supplemental ...
The Agriculture Department finalized changes to the Women, Infants and Children nutrition assistance program Tuesday that could boost fruit and vegetable consumption among participants while trimming ...
Milk, cheese and yogurt are among the top five redeemed foods right now in the WIC program. By reducing that in the package, we are concerned that it just might not be as attractive for people to ...
Dairy groups are opposing a federal plan to reduce milk benefits in a major nutrition program. USDA says it’s trying to remain true to the mission of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for ...
The Agriculture Department updated the WIC program to more closely align with nutrition guidelines. The changes also reduce assistance for milk and juice. By Linda Qiu Reporting from Washington The ...
Every month, the Stone family in Spring Arbor, Michigan, is faced with a challenge: How to use seven gallons of low-fat milk? Mom Annie Stone says that’s a lot to get through, even with a baby, a ...
Study says the sooner mom’s enroll in the program, the more likely the are to hold off introducing cow’s milk until their babies are ready for it. Some low-income mothers are more likely than others ...
A proposed rule makes changes to a supplemental government food program for women, infants and children. The changes are based on recommendations from leading independent health and nutrition experts, ...
Rep. Elise Stefanik, the third-ranking House Republican, criticized the Biden administration when proposed changes to a federal food program for women and children became public. "The Biden ...
CANTON − Breast milk is as vital for at-risk infants as blood is for trauma patients, according to Jennifer Foster, a nurse with the OhioHealth Mothers' Milk Bank. The nonprofit chose Canton to open ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program turns 50 this year and is celebrating by highlighting its work bringing healthy foods, connections to community programs, ...