Special supplemental food program for women, infants and children (WIC)

Details

Subtitle

Description, history and data

Creators and Contributors

Author: Jones, Jean Yavis

Original Date Issued

1986

Original Publisher

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Place of Origin

Washington, D.C

Mode of Issuance

monographic

Extent

32 pages

Description

The special supplemental food program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides monthly food supplements to low-income pregnant and postpartum women, and infants and children who are determined to be at health risk because of nutrition-related problems. Created in 1972, this food program was designed to blend the nutritious benefits of food with health care during critical times of growth and development. This report describes the program and its history and evolution. It also provides current and historical data on funding and participation.,CRS 86-794 EPW,"May 11, 1982.","Updated July 23, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Note

CRS 86-794 EPW,"May 11, 1982.","Updated July 23, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Resource Type

Text

Genre

book

Identifier

mu:72905

Member of

Congressional Research Service

Digital Creation Date

2014-07-21