The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children is Associated with Several Changes in Nutrient Intakes and Food Consumption Patterns of Participating Infants and Young Children, 2008  Compared with 2016

ConclusionsInfant iron intakes are concerning, although more WIC infants meet the EAR. WIC infants ’ vegetable intakes have improved; baby-food vegetables have become important contributors to their intakes. In 2016 WIC children were more likely than non-WIC children to shift to lower-fat milks at 2 y of age, likely contributing to lower saturated fat intakes.
Source: Journal of Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research