If you have questions about policy and procedures, please contact the state wic office at 18008411410. Gray street louisville, ky 40202 mf 8am 5pm, outside regular business hours call 502 5746520 and follow the voice prompts. See the adjunctive income eligibility policy for more information. The person is income eligible for wic when he or she shows proof of current eligibility for one of the programs listed above, even if the reported income is higher than wics guidelines. It contains terms, abbreviations and acronyms that may not be familiar to those outside of wic and the field of nutrition and healthcare. The nutrition coordinator may request an answer key from the state wic nutrition trainer at 8003928209. Dietary guidelines for americans american academy of pediatrics aap nutrition guidelines. Infant infants and children nutrition program wic printerfriendly version. There is no limit to how often or how much you can learn.
If you have questions or think you might be eligible for wic, you can contact the kentucky wic help line at 18004626122. Nutrition care guidelines act as a reference resource for wic staff when offering nutrition education that may be of interest to wic participants with relevance to the specific wic category and risk. The evaluation tool includes the post test and answer keys for the posttests and practical activities. Publications are mailed by the us postal service and orders can take 46 weeks. The wic program is the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
Wic farmers market nutrition program wic fmnp ky chfs. Nutrition practice standards are provided to assist staff in translating policy into practice. The nutrition care guidelines are not intended to replace or duplicate any of the. Nutrition for you and your family outreach brochure. The supplemental nutrition assistance program snap is the cornerstone of the nations nutrition assistance safety net. A copy of the wic statement must be attached to this form. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the national school lunch program and usda foods in schools, school breakfast. Manual of clinical nutrition management 20, 2011, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1997, 1994, 1993, 1991, 1988 by morrison, inc a sector of compass group, inc. Wic program in kentucky wic online classes, texas wic. Division of public healthwomens and childrens health sectionnutrition services branch wic program medical documentation child 12 months of age and older or woman complete sections a and d for all prescriptions. Articulate the leader in rapid elearning and communications. Jul 07, 2016 protocol for medical nutrition therapy ky chfs.
If the agency uses and issues benefits remotely, is it only for lowrisk children. You also should bring the kentucky approved wic food list brochure which you can view below or. View the doh state wic basic nutrition course and complete the posttest with 80% or higher score. Jul 05, 2016 protocol for medical nutrition therapy ky chfs. Learning management system doh state wic basic nutrition client nutrition education handouts the facts about constipation lactose or dairy intolerance health. The wic nutrition assessment is the first step in providing quality nutrition services. A person or certain family members, who participate in other benefit programs such as snap, medicaid, or tanf. Commonwealth council on developmental disabilities. The wic program special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children is available at graves county health department. Wic is a supplemental nutrition program for atrisk pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women. Process of delivering wic program nutrition education guidance. The only mobile app approved by the michigan wic program. Ky wic certification nutrition assessment counseling guide.
Participants who begin a pregnancy underweight are at increased risk of having a lowweight gain during pregnancy. Wic nutritionhealth assessment infant date health goal. The wic program provides gerber good start gentle formulas to all nonmedically fragile infants. The nutrition care guidelines are not intended to replace or duplicate any of the content of new employee training or the indepth training and resources that accompany the required weeklong breastfeeding training for all arizona wic staff. The program also provides referral services for health care in addition to nutritional education, all at no cost at all. A partnership of the kentucky department of agriculture, the kentucky department for public health, and the university of kentucky college of agriculture, food and. Wic provides nutrition education and services, breastfeeding promotion and education, monthly food prescription of nutritious foods, and access to healthcare services.
More than 7,000 individuals participate in wic in northern kentucky. Improving family nutrition with wic wic works, but uptake is lagging over 45 million americans live in poverty, 1 including 1 in 5 children. Wic provides nutritional foods to low income pregnant women, new mothers, infants and young children. A person or certain family members, who participate in other benefit programs such as snap, medicaid, or tanf, automatically meet the wic income eligibility requirements. Community health alliance job description wic supervisor. Certification and management wic and nutrition manual february 2019 certification and management general policies 1. The dietary guidelines for americans are designed to help you and your family eat a healthier diet. Wic income guidelines kentucky wic office locations. You can also go to the kentucky wic website or the national wic website. Provides educational presentation to wic staff on a regular basis to help increase their nutrition education knowledge and improve their counseling skills. Limited quantities available until supply exhausted. Below are the departments annual adjustments to the income eligibility guidelines iegs, to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals or free milk. It seems proven 2018 kentucky wic and nutrition manual calendar 2018 pdf excel word format august 2018.
Do you ever use street drugs marijuanaspeedcrack heroinmethetc. Community nutrition and medical nutrition therapy food deliverydata vendor management farmers market nutrition program fmnp. Wic program nutrition manual table of contents certification and management. This page contains policies for the washington state wic nutrition program. Benefits are available to most people who meet the financial and nonfinancial requirements, and the program serves a broad spectrum of low income people. Kentucky wic provides supplemental nutrition food and nutritional education to lowincome women, infants and children, living in the state of kentucky and meet income requirements for the program. Community nutrition and mnt wic and nutrition manual october 1, 2015 reimbursement of medical nutrition therapy mnt registered.
This institution is an equal opportunitiy provider. How to shop with your ewic card to complete this lesson. When applying for benefits, part of the requirement is your income. Farmers market nutrition program wic and nutrition manual february 2019 farmers market nutrition program fmnp the wic farmers market nutrition program fmnp provides participants in the wic program with preprinted food instruments fis to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables and fresh cut cooking herbs at local farmers markets. The illinois wic program formulary includes certain exempt infant formulas and wic eligible nutritionals. Ab, lactose free and powdered milks are allowed if shown on ebt shopping list.
The following list provides the federal requirements for wiceligible foods. In1993, a task force of nawd and fns representatives revisited. Wic is funded by the united states department of agriculture. Wic is a federal program that provides specific nutritious foods along with nutrition and breastfeeding education at no cost.
If yes, you can use wichealth to complete your wic nutrition education. You can contact your local legal services agency for help with. The kentucky armers market manual serves as a comprehensive resource for kentucky farmers market managers and vendors. Kentucky uniform application fy 20182019 state behavioral health assessment and plan substance abuse prevention and treatment and community mental health services block grant o. Covid19 alert for the latest information on the novel coronavirus in kentucky, please visit kycovid19. Low prepregnancy bmi and low weight gain in the 2nd rdand 3 trimester significantly increases risk for interuterine growth retardation iugr and may increase risk for.
If you are looking to apply for the wic program and need to know all the requirements, how to apply for kentucky wic. Nutrition education is a very important part of the wic program and we aim to help wic moms who are at nutritional risk in achieving a positive change in dietary and physical habits, which hopefully results in an improved nutritional status. Nutrition training manual ntm required for new cpa staff physicians. Children under 5 years, pregnant and postpartum women must first register with the federal program for women, infants and children wic. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system. The wic nutrition assessment is used for two purposes. How wic impacts the people of kentucky february 2016 please direct all questions to nwa at 202. Dh 150314, 116 grains group 1 ounce of grains equals. Nutrition wic supports the 2015 2020 dietary guidelines. The special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children wic is a public health nutrition program under the usda providing nutrition education, nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for incomeeligible women who are pregnant or postpartum, infants, and children up to age 5. The state agency uses the kentucky wic income guidelines listed below to help determine if an applicant is eligible for the wic program.
Women, infants and children nutrition program wic ky justice. Wic and nutrition manual nutrition services branch. Draft chapters are in effect while we wait for final approval from usdafns united states department of agriculturefood and nutrition services. Toggle navigation cabinet for health and family services. The special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children wic is a shortterm intervention program designed to influence lifetime nutrition and health behavior in highrisk populations. Public health service and department of health and human services programs, such as medicare and medicaid. To qualify you must have a household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. Local wic agencies provide needed services to over 70,000 clients in kansas. The indiana wic program currently serves an average of 145,000 women, infants, and children each month through a statewide network of 140 wic clinics. Wic program this institution is an equal opportunity provider. Nutrition education1 is a program benefit to be made available to each adult participant and the parent, caregiver, or designee of an infant or child participant. Complete your online nutrition education requirements on.
Is the baby fed cereal or other solid foods from a bottle or infant feeder. Wic program in kentucky thursday, october 11th, 2012 at 12. Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables, english front. Raw or undercooked meat, fish, poultry, or eggs unpasteurized milksoft cheeses unheated lunch meats, hot dogs, or other. The longlasting impact of childhood poverty is wellknown. Oregon wic nutrition education guidance online video series. Click on the link for resources and more information. Wic cabinet for health and family services ky chfs. To prescribe a formula or product for a child 12 months of age or older or a woman, also complete section b. Oral enteral nutrition request form kentucky medicaid. Though the nutrition care guidelines will provide a.
This manual was designed for washington wic staff and is not intended for the general public. Were any foods other than breast milk or formula introduced to the baby before 4 months of age. The ky wic program is required to authorize container sizes that provide the full maximum monthly allowance of foods without exceeding the maximum. Nutrition wic supports the 20152020 dietary guidelines. Wic is a government nutritional program for women, infants and children. The goal of nutrition education is to assist the wic participant in following nutrition, physical activity, and other lifestyle practices associated with good health. It also provides nutrition tips and breastfeeding education and support at no cost. In addition,a companion paper, ensuring the quality of nutrition services in the wic program, identi.
Information on this website is available in alternative. Cy 2015 report by residence county pdf, 94 kb cy 2015 report by local wic agency pdf, 94 kb cy 2015 report by individual wic clinics pdf, 108 kb number and percent of women with live term singleton births in north carolina who gain weight within the national academy of sciences institute of medicine iom. When you go shopping at a grocery store remember to bring your wic id folder along with your checksvouchers or your ewic card, depending on what the state gives you. Wic saves lives and improves the health of nutritionally atrisk women, infants and children. Grow and develop in a nurturing home and learn healthy eating practices. Every year, thousands of women, infants and children receive. Does the agency use interactive nutrition education centers or selfstudy modules. Wic services are available at the health departments county health centers and at certain offsite locations. An official website of the commonwealth of kentucky. International classification of disease 10 th revision 2015 icd10 this system is required for reporting diagnoses and diseases to all u. Develops or revises nutrition education lesson plans for wic clients. This guidance is intended to be used in conjunction with the illinois wic policy and procedure manual. Wic and nutritional programs from the graves county health.