Publication Date
October 19, 2021
Type
Topics
COVID-19 Federal Policy Fruits and Vegetables Health Impacts Policy Policy Recommendations WIC Food Package
Fact Sheet
WIC’s Fruit and Vegetable Bump: Building the Foundation for Healthier Children
By National WIC Association
Since spring 2021, WIC has enhanced monthly fruit and vegetable benefits for nearly 5 million young children and women. This science-based increase, sustained in fiscal year 2022 and 2023 appropriations, increases access to nutritious foods and builds on WIC’s strong record of improving children’s dietary quality and curbing childhood obesity.
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Date Added
October 19, 2021
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