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about the basics or a good diet. Also, they learn how to choose good foods and stay away from junk food with little nutritional value.”
“Women are provided information on healthy eating patterns and what are the nutritional needs for growth and physical activity. As young mothers learn, they will in turn teach their children, providing long-term benefits beyond participation in the W.I.C. program.”
“Eligibility is based on income and nutritional risk factors. Nutrb tional risk factors for women include low iron; poor or excessive weight gain; use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco; poor diet; age at conception; previous history of births and existing medical problems like diabetes or toxemia.”
“Infants and children are assessed as to birth weight, pattern of growth and wdiether or not they were preterm and bom to a highrisk mother,” Ms. Ved continued.
“W.I.C. checks or food vouchers are usually picked up at the local health department,” Ms. Ved said. “One problem we have is that some checks are not picked up. We are trying to find ways to better get the W.I.C. checks to the women and children who need them.”
Who should apply for the program? Ms. Ved suggests women who are pregnant, are breast-feeding or have an infant or child under 5 years old should call the Rappahannock County Health Department to see if they are eligible to participate in the program. Individuals who want to apply for the program (or have more questions about W.I.C.) can call the County Health Department for an appointment at 6753516.
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