WIC Actual Exam Questions | 100% Correct Answers | Verified 2024 Version What is the full name for WIC program? - ✔✔Supplemental Nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children Why was the WIC Program developed (what's the purpose/history of WIC)? - ✔✔The WIC Program provides nutrition education and support, supplemental foods, health and social service referrals and breastfeeding support during critical time of growth and development to improve health and achieve positive health outcomes. The program i s for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children under age five that meet income eligibility guidelines (185% or below the federal poverty guidelines). Who can receive WIC benefits? - ✔✔Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children under age 5, income eligible, and have a condition or living situation that places them at nutritional risk. What benefits (not just food) do participants receive while enrolled in the WIC Program? - ✔✔Iron-
fortified infant formula, infant cereal, infant fruits and vegetables, iron -fortified adult cereal, whole grains, fruits or vegetable juice, eggs, milk, soy beverage, cheese, yogurt, peanut butter, dried or canned beans/peas, canned fish, fruits and v egetables, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, health risk assessment, healthcare and social services referral. Food choices for WIC - ✔✔healthy foods recommended by the Institute of Medicine to meet nutritional needs Food choices for SNAP - ✔✔any food except some prepared foods Nutrition and breastfeeding counseling -WIC vs SNAP - ✔✔WIC is required to provide this service, SNAP doesn't require it, but provides it Screening and referrals -WIC vs SNAP - ✔✔WIC provides service, SNAP doesn't Can someone be enrolled in both WIC and SNAP? Explain your answer. - ✔✔Yes, because if someone participates in SNAP , Medicaid, or Transitional Employment Assistance then they will already meet the income eligibility requirement for WIC, they just have to meet the other 3 WIC requirements. What is adjunctive eligibility? - ✔✔Applicants with documentation of eligibility of SNAP , TEA, Medicaid for themselves or certain members of the household. Current proof of participation in one of these programs is required Explain how the WIC Program promotes/supports breastfeeding. - ✔✔Provides nutrition and breastfeeding education, nutritious foods, and improved healthcare access. Provides breastfeeding peer counselors, lactation consultants, classes and support groups, educational materials, hotlines for questions. How long is certification period for infants? - ✔✔Before 6 months: until 1st birthday, After 6 months: 6 months How long is certification period for child? - ✔✔After 6 months: 6 months How long is certification period for pregnant women? - ✔✔6 weeks after delivery/expected delivery date How long is certification period for postpartum women? - ✔✔until infant is 6 months old or 6 months after end of pregnancy How long is certification period for breastfeeding women? - ✔✔Until infant's first birthday as long as mother is breastfeeding at least once per day To receive WIC benefits the participant must meet four eligibility criteria. List and give a brief description of each of the eligibility criteria. - ✔✔Pregnant, breastfeeding, non -breastfeeding postpartum woman, infant, or child up to 5 years old, at "nutritional risk" by a professional (medically -anemia, underweight, overweight, history of pregnancy complications or pregnancy outcomes; dietary risk -failure to meet RDAs or inappropriate nutrition practices), basis of income assessment (fall at or below 185% of US Poverty Income Guidelines -$25,100 annually for family of four; eligible for WIC: $46,435 annually for a family of four), resident of Arkansas
