TABLE 3-1 Dietary Guidance Related to Foods in Current WIC Food Packages.
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Foods in Current WIC Food Packages
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Dietary Guidance for Feeding Infants and Toddlers
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Guidance from Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005a
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Iron-fortified infant formula
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Breastfeeding recommended NR for at least 1 y (DHHS, 2000b; AAP, 1997, 2004, 2005; Kleinman, 2000); if formula-fed, iron-fortified formula recommended (Kleinman, 2000; AAP, 2004, 2005)
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Vitamin C-rich juice (about 3 fl oz/d for infants, >9 fl oz/d for children, 6–11 fl oz/d for women)
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Limit intake of fruit juice to 4–6 fl oz/d for children ages 1–6 y (Kleinman, 2000; AAP, 2001a, 2004, 2005)
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Consume whole fruit (fresh, frozen, canned, dried) rather than fruit juice for a majority of the suggested total daily amount to promote adequate fiber intake.
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Iron-fortified infant cereal
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Introduce iron-rich complementary foods beginning around age 6 mo (AAP, 2001a, 2004, 2005)
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NR
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High-iron, low-sugar cereal,b may be hot or cold, refined or whole grain
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NR
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Increase intake of whole grains to at least three servings daily
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Milk, may be whole milk or fat-reduced typesb
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No cow’s milk before age 1 y (AAP, 1992a, 2004, 2005)
Whole milk for toddlers age 1 y (AAP, 1992b, 1998)
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Consume 3 c per day of low-fat or fat-free milk or equivalent milk products (2 c for young children)
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