WIC supports the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines!

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to help you and your family eat a healthier diet. The current guidelines focus on the following:

A healthy eating pattern includes:

• A variety of vegetables from all of the subgroups—dark green, red and orange, legumes (beans and peas), starchy, and other
• Fruits, especially whole fruits
• Grains, at least half of which are whole grains
• Fat-free or low-fat dairy, including milk, yogurt, cheese, and/or fortified soy beverages
• A variety of protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, legumes (beans and peas), and nuts, seeds, and soy products
• Oils

A healthy eating pattern limits:

• Saturated and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium

WIC offers one-on-one nutrition counseling sessions, group classes, and web-based education. Qualified nutrition staff will coach you through making lifestyle changes. Our WIC nutrition staff can also discuss other health topics of your interest, such as:

• What’s the best first food for my baby?
• How can I lose weight after delivery?
• How can I help my child have a healthy weight?
• What foods should I avoid if I’m pregnant?

For answers to these and other questions, click on the different categories under “Nutrition education.”