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Nutrition Education

As part of WIC, you get family-focused nutrition education for every stage of your family's life: from pregnancy and feeding your newborn, to baby's first foods, healthy foods for your toddler, and healthy habits for the whole family.

Our team of Registered Dietitians, Nutritionists and trained professionals will work with you to support your family's health and nutrition goals.

Ways to learn

  • Individual appointments with WIC staff to talk about your family's personal health and nutrition goals.

  • Group discussions led by WIC professionals, where you can meet other parents and talk about topics you care about.

  • Online lessons you can take at your own pace, from any computer or phone, at wichealth.org (opens in a new tab).

  • Video appointments, so you can meet with us from home.

Education for your family

Pregnant

Congratulations on your pregnancy! At your first WIC appointment you'll meet with a WIC professional to go over the nutrition topics we offer and design an education plan that works for you.

Breastfeeding support during pregnancy

New mom after delivery

Congratulations on your new baby! At your first visit after delivery, we'll talk about your health and nutrition and how you're feeding your baby, and build a plan that fits your needs right now.

Your baby's first year with WIC

Infant (0 to 12 months)

Congratulations on your bundle of joy! At your baby's first WIC appointment, we'll talk about your baby's health and nutrition and design a plan to support your baby through the first year.

Your baby's first year with WIC

Child (1 to 5 years)

From 1 to 5, children grow in ways that affect how they think, eat and behave. Every 3 to 6 months you'll meet with WIC professionals about how your child is growing, how much they should eat, and trying new foods, plus classes that build healthy habits for life.

Healthy lifestyle tips and recipes

Healthy lifestyles

Living a healthier lifestyle is an ongoing process, and you can count on WIC for support. We update this section with nutrition tips and recipes, so come back soon!

Build your child's brain with serve and return

You can help build a child's brain, even before babies can talk. Simple back-and-forth "serve and return" moments between adults and young children build strong connections in developing brains, and they're easy and fun. This video from Harvard's Center on the Developing Child breaks it down into 5 simple steps.

Watch: 5 steps for brain-building serve and return (opens in a new tab)

Rethink your drink

Water is the best drink for your family. Make "spa water" by adding sliced fruit, cucumber or fresh mint to a pitcher of cold water and chilling it in the refrigerator. It's a refreshing way to cut back on sugary drinks.

Reduce food waste

About 40% of food in the U.S. is never eaten. Planning your meals helps reduce wasted food and saves time, stress and money. Find tips to cook it, store it, share it and live it at savethefood.com (opens in a new tab).

Recipes to try