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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Federally subsidized nutrition program moves in healthier direction


The government has enacted sweeping reforms to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, better known as WIC, which offers dietary staples to disadvantaged families. Calorie-rich foods originally distributed to fight child malnourishment are being replaced by fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in the hope of combating. Incentives are also being offered to mothers who breastfeed as a healthier alternative to infant formula.

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