Question

Benefits under WICA or components - What are the main 3/4 components?

Answer 1

The main components of the benefits under the WIC program are nutritious foods, infant formula, and nutrition risk determination.

Step-by-step explanation:

The main components of the benefits under the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) are as follows:

1. Nutritious Foods: WIC provides vouchers, checks, or EBT to purchase specific nutritious foods such as cereal, fruit/ vegetable juice, eggs, milk, cheese, peanut butter, beans/peas, and canned fish.
2. Infant Formula: For women with infants who do not breastfeed, WIC provides infant formula.
3. Nutrition Risk Determination: Individuals must be determined to be at nutrition risk in order to be eligible for WIC benefits.