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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
"WIC"
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

What are WIC Health Outcomes?
Numerous studies show that WIC is effective and helps:
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Reduce premature births
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Reduce low and very low birth-weight babies
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Reduce fetal and infant deaths
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Reduce the incidence of low-iron anemia
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Increase access to prenatal care earlier in pregnancy
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Increase pregnant women’s consumption of key nutrients such as iron, protein, calcium, and Vitamins A and C
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Increase immunization rates
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Improve diet quality
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Increase access to regular health care

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