Nutrition Assistance Programs

Nutrition Assistance Programs

WIC: Women Infants Children The WIC target population are low-income, nutritionally

at risk: Pregnant women (through pregnancy and up to 6 weeks

after birth or after pregnancy ends). Breastfeeding women (up to infant’s 1st birthday)  Non breastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months

after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends)  Infants (up to 1st birthday). WIC serves 45 percent of all

infants born in the United States.  Children up to their 5th birthday.

WIC Benefits Supplemental nutritious foods  Nutrition education and counseling at

WIC clinics  Screening and referrals to other

health, welfare and social services

WIC Foods http://health.state.ga.us/programs/wic

/media.asp

WIC Foods Provide Protein Calcium Iron Vitamins A and C Nutrients usually lacking in the target

population

Nutrition Counseling One on one Healthy, balanced diet Weight loss / weight gain Safe foods for kids Infant feeding

Nutrition Education Specific classes Interact with others Helps gain knowledge

Access to Health Services Immunizations Medical care Iron pills Birth control Referrals

How to Qualify Categorical Residential Income Nutrition Risk

Categorical The WIC Program is designed to serve certain categories

of women, infants, and children.  Therefore, the following individuals are considered categorically eligible for WIC:

Women -- pregnant (during pregnancy and up to 6 weeks    after the birth of an infant or the end of the    pregnancy)-- postpartum (up to six months after the birth of    the infant or the end of the pregnancy)-- breastfeeding (up to the infant's first birthday) Infants (up to the infant's first birthday)

Children (up to the child's fifth birthday)

Residential Applicants must live in the State in which they

apply. Applicants are not required to live in the State

for a certain amount of time in order to meet the WIC residency requirement.

Income To be eligible for WIC, applicants must have income at or

below an income level or standard set by the State agency or be determined automatically income-eligible based on participation in certain programs.

Income Standard: The State agency's income standard must be between 100 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines (issued each year by the Department of Health and Human Services), but cannot be more than 185 percent of the Federal poverty income guidelines. Automatic Income Eligibility: SNAP benefits, Medicaid, for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/eligibilityrequirements.htm

http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/WIC-Fact-Sheet.pdf

Nutrition Risk Applicants must be seen by a health professional such as a nurse, or

nutritionist who must determine whether the individual is at nutrition risk. This is done in the WIC clinic at no cost to the applicant.

"Nutrition risk" means that an individual has medical-based or dietary-based conditions.  Examples of medical-based conditions include anemia, underweight, or history of poor pregnancy outcome.  A dietary-based condition includes, a poor diet.

The applicant's height and weight must be measured and bloodwork taken to check for anemia.

An applicant must have at least one of the medical or dietary conditions on the State's list of WIC nutrition risk criteria.

WIC Improves Birth outcomes and health care costs Diet and related outcomes Infant feeding practices Immunization rates Pre pregnancy nutrition status

Pregnant Women Eligible while pregnant and up to 6

weeks post partum Breastfeeding education Healthy weight goals

Post Partum Women Eligible for 6 months past delivery Healthy weight goals Pregnancy prevention education Infant feeding education

Breastfeeding Women Eligible until infant continues to

breastfeed or turn 1 Breastfeeding support Breast pump loan program Tuna and carrots on food package if

exclusively breastfeeding

Infants Eligible until 1 year Health check ups Vouchers for formula Introducing foods Immunizations

Children Eligible until age 5 Health check ups Nutrition education Weight assessments Immunizations

Food Vouchers Coupons Food quantity Specific to person

Infant Formula Powder or concentrate

http://www.enfamil.com/app/iwp/enfamil/enfHome10.do?dm=enf&ls=0&csred=1&r=3527247058

http://similac.com/baby-formula/ Specialty formulas

Lactose intolerant Acid reflux

Medical foods Pediasure

Nutrition Assistance Programs

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-formerly known as the Food Stamp Program

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When it Began May 16, 1939 Food Stamp Act of 1964

Made permanent

What is SNAP for? Provides low income households with

electronic benefits each month to buy food

How do you qualify? 130% less than poverty guidelines

$1,907 for family of 3 Gross monthly income

100% less than poverty guidelines $1,467 for family of 3 Net monthly income

Household size Gross monthly income Net monthly income

  (130 percent of poverty) (100 percent of poverty)

1 1,127 $867

2 1,517 1,167

3 1,907 1,467

4 2,297 1,767

5 2,687 2,067

6 3,077 2,367

7 3,467 2,667

8 3,857 2,967

Each additional member 390 300

http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/applicant_recipients/eligibility.htm

How are benefits determined? Thrifty Food Plan

Low cost model diet plan Max is $588 month

Based on household size

Monthly Benefits $96 per person $215 per household

SNAP Foods breads cereals fruits and vegetables meats fish and poultry dairy products seeds and plants (that produce food)

Foods Not Allowed Beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes or

tobacco    Any nonfood items, such as: pet

foods, soaps, paper products; and household supplies   

Vitamins and medicines    Food that will be eaten in the store    Hot foods

EBT Electronic Benefit Transfer

Debit card

Can be usedin all states Balances transferred from month to

month

School Nutrition Programs

School Lunch ProgramSchool Breakfast Program

School Lunch Program (SLP) Nutritionally balanced Low cost or free 1998- after school snacks for

educational and enrichment programs Public, non profit private, child care

How Does It Work? Schools get cash stipends Lunches meet federal requirements

Nutritional Requirements Follow Dietary Guidelines

≤30% from fat ≤10% from saturated fat

1/3 of daily: Protein Vitamin A Vitamin C Iron Calcium Calories

How Children Qualify Poverty level; income guidelines Free:

Family of 4: $27,560

Reduced: Family of 4:

$39,220 No more than $.40

Snacks: free when 50% are eligible for free or reduced

Reimbursement for Schools Free: $2.57 Reduced price: $2.17 Free snacks: $.71 Reduced price: $.35

Participants and Cost 2007- 30.5 million each day Cost $8.7 billion

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School Breakfast Program

How does it work? Free and reduced breakfast to those

who qualify Cash reimbursements to schools Provide ¼ daily for same nutrients as

SLP Same income guidelines as SLP

Reimbursement Free: $1.40 Reduced: $1.10

Can charge no more than $.30

Participants and Cost 2007: 8.1 million each day 2007: $2.2 billion

Special Milk Program Available if child does not participate

in other Federal meal service programs

Any type; flavored and different levels of fat

Decreased since SLP and SBP Cost:

2007: 13.6 million 1970: 101.2 million