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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Comparison of Current and Revised Food Packages." Institute of Medicine. 2006. WIC Food Packages: Time for a Change. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11280.
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APPENDIXES

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Comparison of Current and Revised Food Packages." Institute of Medicine. 2006. WIC Food Packages: Time for a Change. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11280.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Comparison of Current and Revised Food Packages." Institute of Medicine. 2006. WIC Food Packages: Time for a Change. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11280.
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A COMPARISON OF CURRENT AND REVISED FOOD PACKAGES

LIST OF TABLES

Table A-1

 

Comparison of the Current and Revised Food Package for Young Infants (Food Package I),

 

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Table A-2

 

Comparison of the Current and Revised Food Package for Older Infants (Food Package II),

 

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Table A-3

 

Comparison of the Current and Revised Food Package for Participants with Special Dietary Needs (Food Package III),

 

211

Table A-4

 

Comparison of the Current and Revised Food Package for Children (Food Package IV),

 

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Table A-5

 

Comparison of the Current and Revised Food Package for Pregnant Women and Partially Breastfeeding Women (Food Package V),

 

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Table A-6

 

Comparison of the Current and Revised Food Package for Non-Breastfeeding Postpartum Women (Food Package VI),

 

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Table A-7

 

Comparison of the Current and Revised Food Package for Fully Breastfeeding Women (Food Package VII),

 

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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Comparison of Current and Revised Food Packages." Institute of Medicine. 2006. WIC Food Packages: Time for a Change. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11280.
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SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON OF THE CURRENT AND REVISED FOOD PACKAGES

TABLE A-1 Comparison of the Current and Revised Food Packages for Young Infants, Maximum Monthly Allowances

 

Current Food Package

I Revised Food Package I

Partially Breast-Fed Infantsa

Specialty Food

Infant Formula

Birth through 3.9 months of age: about 806 fluid ounces of iron-fortified formulab (example: 403 fluid ounces of liquid concentrate)

[26 fluid ounces of formula per day]

1 month through 3.9 months of age: about 384 fluid ounces of iron-fortified formulab (example: 52 ounces of powdered formula)

[12 fluid ounces of formula per day]

 

 

4 through 5.9 months of age: about 442 fluid ounces of iron-fortified formulab (example: 221 fluid ounces of liquid concentrate)

[14 fluid ounces of formula per day]

Fully Formula-Fed Infantsa

Specialty Food

Infant Formula

Birth through 3.9 months of age: about 806 fluid ounces of iron-fortified formulab (example: 403 fluid ounces of liquid concentrate)

[26 fluid ounces of formula per day]

Birth through 3.9 months of age: about 806 fluid ounces of iron-fortified formulab (example: 403 fluid ounces of liquid concentrate)

[26 fluid ounces of formula per day]

 

 

4 through 5.9 months of age: about 884 fluid ounces of iron-fortified formulab (example: 442 fluid ounces of liquid concentrate)

[29 fluid ounces of formula per day]

Participant Eligibility

Partially Breast-Fed Infantsa

 

Birth through 3.9 months of age

1 month through 5.9 months of age

Fully Formula-Fed Infantsa

 

Birth through 3.9 months of age

Birth through 5.9 months of age

aInfants are certified without respect to the feeding method to be used; however, the amount of formula prescribed for infants will vary depending on whether they are fully breast-fed, partially breast-fed, or fully formula-fed.

bThe number of fluid ounces of formula refers to the amount as prepared according to directions on the container.

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Comparison of Current and Revised Food Packages." Institute of Medicine. 2006. WIC Food Packages: Time for a Change. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11280.
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TABLE A-2 Comparison of the Current and Revised Food Packages for Older Infants, Maximum Monthly Allowances

 

Current Food Package II

Revised Food Package II

Fully Breast-Fed Infantsa

Food Group

Fruits and Vegetables

96 fluid ounces of vitamin C-rich juice

[3.1 fluid ounces per day]

256 ounces of baby food fruits and vegetables

[8.3 ounces per day]

Grains

24 ounces of iron-fortified infant cereal

24 ounces of iron-fortified infant cereal

Meat

 

77.5 ounces baby food meat

[2.5 ounces per day]

Partially Breast-Fed Infantsa

Specialty Food

Infant Formula

About 806 fluid ounces of iron-fortified formulab (example: 403 fluid ounces of liquid concentrate)

[26 fluid ounces of formula per day]

About 312 fluid ounces of iron-fortified formulab (example: 156 fluid ounces of liquid concentrate)

[10 fluid ounces of formula per day]

Food Group

Fruits and Vegetables

96 fluid ounces of vitamin C-rich juice

[3.1 fluid ounces per day]

128 ounces of baby food fruits and vegetables

[4.1 ounces per day]

Grains

24 ounces of iron-fortified infant cereal

24 ounces of iron-fortified infant cereal

Fully Formula-Fed Infantsa

Specialty Food

Infant Formula

About 806 fluid ounces of iron-fortified formulab (example: 403 fluid ounces of liquid concentrate)

[26 fluid ounces of formula per day]

About 624 fluid ounces of iron-fortified formulab (example: 312 fluid ounces of liquid concentrate)

[20 fluid ounces of formula per day]

Food Group

Fruits and Vegetables

96 fluid ounces of vitamin C-rich juice

[3.1 fluid ounces per day]

128 ounces of baby food fruits and vegetables

[4.1 ounces per day]

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Comparison of Current and Revised Food Packages." Institute of Medicine. 2006. WIC Food Packages: Time for a Change. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11280.
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Current Food Package II

Revised Food Package II

Grains

24 ounces of iron-fortified infant cereal

24 ounces of iron-fortified infant cereal

Participant Eligibility

 

Infants, 4 through 11.9 months of age

Infants, 6 through 11.9 months of age

aInfants are certified without respect to the feeding method to be used; however, the amount of formula prescribed for infants will vary depending on whether they are fully breast-fed, partially breast-fed, or fully formula-fed.

bThe number of fluid ounces of formula refers to the amount as prepared according to directions on the container.

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Comparison of Current and Revised Food Packages." Institute of Medicine. 2006. WIC Food Packages: Time for a Change. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11280.
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TABLE A-3 Comparison of the Current and Revised Food Packages for Participants with Special Dietary Needs, Maximum Monthly Allowances

 

Current Food Package III

Revised Food Package III

Specialty Food

Formula

About 806 fluid ounces of iron-fortified formulaa (example: 403 fluid ounces of liquid concentrate), additional amounts may be approved for nutritional need (up to 104 fl oz of formula)

About 806 fluid ounces of iron-fortified formulaa (example: 403 fluid ounces of liquid concentrate), additional amounts may be approved for nutritional need

Food Group

Fruits and Vegetables

144 fluid ounces of vitamin C-rich juice

[4.8 fluid ounces per day]

Any foods from the life stage-appropriate package are included, if consistent with the participant’s special health needs.

Milk and Alternatives

Any foods as described above

 

Grains

36 ounces of iron-fortified cereal

Any foods as described above

Meat and Alternatives

 

Any foods as described above

Participant Eligibility

 

Children and women

Infants, children, and women

aMay be special formulas or medical formulas, not just infant formula. The number of fluid ounces of formula refers to the amount as prepared according to directions on the container.

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Comparison of Current and Revised Food Packages." Institute of Medicine. 2006. WIC Food Packages: Time for a Change. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11280.
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TABLE A-4 Comparison of the Current and Revised Food Packages for Children, Maximum Monthly Allowances

 

Current Food Package IV

Revised Food Package IV

Food Group

Fruits and Vegetables

288 fluid ounces of vitamin C-rich juice

[9.6 fluid ounces per day]

128 fluid ounces of vitamin C-rich juice

[4.3 fluid ounces per day]

$8 cash-value voucher for fresh fruits and vegetablesa

Milk and Alternatives

24 quarts of milk with some allowed substitutions

[3.2 cups per day]

16 quarts of milk with more allowed substitutions

[2.1 cups per day]

  • 1-year-old: whole milk (3.5–4% milk fat)

  • 2- through 4-year-old: 2% milk fat or less

Grains

36 ounces of iron-fortified cereal

36 ounces of iron-fortified whole grain cereal

2 pounds of whole grain bread or other whole grain options

Meat and Alternatives

2–2.5 dozen eggs

1 pound of dried beans or peas

or

18 ounces of peanut butter

1 dozen eggs

1 pound of dried beans or peas

or the equivalent canned

or

18 ounces of peanut butter

Participant Eligibility

 

Children, 1 through 4.9 years of age

Children, 1 through 4.9 years of age

aAlternatively, a processed fruit and vegetable option is available.

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Comparison of Current and Revised Food Packages." Institute of Medicine. 2006. WIC Food Packages: Time for a Change. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11280.
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TABLE A-5 Comparison of the Current and Revised Food Packages for Pregnant Women and Partially Breastfeeding Women, Maximum Monthly Allowances

 

Current Food Package V

Revised Food Package V

Food Group

Fruits and Vegetables

288 fluid ounces of vitamin C-rich juice

[9.6 fluid ounces per day]

144 fluid ounces of vitamin C-rich juice

[4.8 fluid ounces per day]

$10 cash-value voucher for fresh fruits and vegetablesa

Milk and Alternatives

28 quarts of milk with some allowed substitutions

[3.7 cups per day]

22 quarts of milk, 2% milk fat or less, with more allowed substitutions

[2.9 cups per day]

Grains

36 ounces of iron-fortified cereal

36 ounces of iron-fortified whole grain cereal

1 pound of whole-grain bread or other whole-grain options

Meat and Alternatives

2–2.5 dozen eggs

1 pound of dried beans or peas

or

18 ounces of peanut butter

1 dozen eggs

1 pound of dried beans or peas or the equivalent canned

and

18 ounces of peanut butter

Participant Eligibility

Length of Eligibility

Eligibility During Pregnancy

 

Throughout pregnancy

Throughout pregnancy

Eligibility After Giving Birth

 

Up to 12 months after delivery

From 1 month through 11.9 months after delivery

Description of Breastfeeding

 

Definition of Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding an average of once per day

Definition of Partial Breastfeeding:

Breastfeeding and requesting formula in amounts that do not exceed approximately half the amount of formula allowed for a fully formula-fed infant

aAlternatively, a processed fruit and vegetable option is available.

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Comparison of Current and Revised Food Packages." Institute of Medicine. 2006. WIC Food Packages: Time for a Change. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11280.
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TABLE A-6 Comparison of the Current and Revised Food Packages for Non-Breastfeeding Postpartum Women, Maximum Monthly Allowances

 

Current Food Package VI

Revised Food Package VI

Food Group

Fruits and Vegetables

192 fluid ounces of vitamin C-rich juice

[6.4 fluid ounces per day]

96 fluid ounces of vitamin C-rich juice

[3.2 fluid ounces per day]

$10 cash-value voucher for fresh fruits and vegetablesa

Milk and Alternatives

24 quarts of milk with some allowed substitutions

[3.2 cups per day]

16 quarts of milk, 2% milk fat or less, with more allowed substitutions

[2.1 cups per day]

Grains

36 ounces of iron-fortified cereal

36 ounces of iron-fortified whole-grain cereal

Meat and Alternatives

2–2.5 dozen eggs

1 dozen eggs

1 pound of dried beans or peas or the equivalent canned

or

18 ounces of peanut butter

Participant Eligibility

Length of Eligibility

 

Up to 6 months after delivery

Up to 6 months after delivery

aAlternatively, a processed fruit and vegetable option is available.

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Comparison of Current and Revised Food Packages." Institute of Medicine. 2006. WIC Food Packages: Time for a Change. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11280.
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TABLE A-7 Comparison of the Current and Revised Food Packages for Fully Breastfeeding Women, Maximum Monthly Allowances

 

Current Food Package VII

Revised Food Package VII

Food Group

Fruits and Vegetables

336 fluid ounces of vitamin C-rich juice

[11 fluid ounces per day]

2 pounds fresh carrots (canned or frozen carrots allowed)

144 fluid ounces of vitamin C-rich juice

[4.8 fluid ounces per day]

$10 cash-value voucher for fresh fruits and vegetablesa

Milk and Alternatives

28 quarts of milk with some allowed substitutions

[3.7 cups per day]

1 pound of cheese

[about one-half ounce per day]

24 quarts of milk, 2% milk fat or less, with more allowed substitutions

[3.2 cups per day]

1 pound of cheese

[about one-half ounce per day]

Grains

36 ounces of iron-fortified cereal

36 ounces of iron-fortified whole-grain cereal

1 pound of whole grain bread or other whole grain options

Meat and Alternatives

2–2.5 dozen eggs

26 ounces canned fish (light tuna)

1 pound of dried beans or peas

2 dozen eggs

30 ounces canned fish (light tuna or salmon)

1 pound of dried beans or peas or the equivalent canned

 

and

18 ounces of peanut butter

and

18 ounces of peanut butter

Participant Eligibility

Length of Eligibility

 

Up to 12 months after delivery

Up to 12 months after delivery

aAlternatively, a processed fruit and vegetable option is available.

Suggested Citation:"Appendix A Comparison of Current and Revised Food Packages." Institute of Medicine. 2006. WIC Food Packages: Time for a Change. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/11280.
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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (the WIC program) has promoted the health of low-income families for more than 30 years by providing nutrition education, supplemental food, and other valuable services. The program reaches millions of families every year, is one of the largest nutrition programs in the United States, and is an important investment in the nation’s health. The U.S. Department of Agriculture charged the Institute of Medicine with creating a committee to evaluate the WIC food packages (the list of specific foods WIC participants obtain each month). The goal of the study was to improve the quality of the diet of WIC participants while also promoting a healthy body weight that will reduce the risk of chronic diseases. The committee concluded that it is time for a change in the WIC food packages and the book provides details on the proposed new food packages, summarizes how the proposed packages differ from current packages, and discusses the rationale for the proposed packages.

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