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Trends in Infant Formula Rebate Contracts: Implications for the WIC Program

Across the 46 WIC State agencies, real net price decreased by an average 43 percent (or 23 cents per 26 ounces of reconstituted fluid), allaying concerns about increasing real net prices. With lower net prices, combined with declining WIC purchases of infant formula, WIC State agencies paid $107 million less for formula in their new contracts over the course of a year.

The Role of WIC in Obesity Prevention

Given the setup of the WIC program, it has the potential to greatly influence obesity prevention measures for women and children across the United States.

Review of WIC Food Packages: Improving Balance and Choice: Final Report

The review committee targeted amounts of food, specifications for foods and additional substitutions of options for foods. They recommended reducing the quantities of items supplied in more than supplemental forms, increasing foods that were under consumed (FNV) and adjusted criteria to include whole grains while reducing added sugar consumption. Additional options were added for vegan participants.

Altarum Institute CPHMC Evaluation Report: Cohort #1

The Altarum Institute was NWA’s evaluation partner during the CPHMC project and created this evaluation report of Cohort #1 programs. Altarum Institute’s Center for Food and Nutrition was contracted to conduct […]