The WIC Program serves pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, as well as children age 5 and younger. Other than age and family status, WIC had no other eligibility requirements, and participants have very few restrictions in choosing a wide range of foods covered under the program.

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The WIC Program serves pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, as well as children age 5 and younger. Requirements for WIC eligibility include: • A household income test equal to or less than 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.• Applicants must be individually determined to be at "nutritional risk"" by a health professional, and must meet state residency requirements.WIC is designed to limit recipients to receive specific foods.

The WIC Program Serves Pregnant, Postpartum and Breastfeeding Women, as Well