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Nutrition ServicesWIC Program
Sara Lemley, RD, MPHNutrition Services Mgr
Karen WigginsWIC Clinic Manager
Nutrition Services
Nutrition education & counselingBreastfeeding classes & resourcesGrowth ClinicNutrition Services for children with
special needsWIC (Women, Infants and Children)
nutrition education & supplemental food program
Nutrition EducationProjects, Activities & Events
Nutrition Education and Counseling ProgramHealthy eating habits and good nutrition can improve quality of life and help prevent illness and premature death.
Provides relevant and age appropriate nutrition education.
Preventive education and therapeutic nutrition services.
Collaboration with other agencies and nutrition programs.• Prenatal Plus• Heart Wise
Promotion of public health nutrition issues to increasecommunity awareness.
Jennifer Cronborg, RD, CBE
Edgewater WIC Clinic
Lisa Wall, RDArvada WIC Clinic
Free Breastfeeding Classes are offered at the Lakewood and Arvada clinics.
Electric breastpump loan program is available.
Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program
Margaret Lees Roldan, RD
Lakewood WIC Clinic
Kim Phillips, RDArvada WIC Clinic
Breastfeeding Classes –Margaret Lees Roldan RD, MS, CLC, Community NutritionistKimberly Phillips RD, CLC
Breastfeeding is not only the best nutrition for an infant, but it provides a closeness that cannot be duplicated.
Growth Clinic Coordinator – Martha Gooldy Garcia RD, Community Nutritionist
There are many reasons why a child grows or doesn’t grow. Growth Clinic is a place to learn about nutrition, parenting, child development and general health.
The Growth Clinic is for children age threeand under who are gaining weight tooslowly or too quickly.
The clinic offers parents and health care providers a local resource specializingin treatment of infants and toddlerswith feeding and growth concerns.
The Growth Clinic team includes aregistered dietitian and a childdevelopment specialist.
Martha Gooldy Garcia, RD
Arvada WIC Clinic
Nutrition Services for Children With Special Needs – Judy Fowler RD, MS, CNSD, Community Nutritionist
Providing individualized, specialized care to assist parents and their children with feeding and growth issues. Judy has over 20 years of experience.
Home visits including weightand length or height if needed
Phone consultations Collaboration with other
professionals, including therapists, physicians and organizations
Resources Follow-up as needed Specialized formulas
and feeding toolsJudy Fowler, RD, MA
Lakewood & Arvada WIC Clinics
WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN
WIC
WIC is a Federal program started in 1974
WIC serves:Women – pregnant,
postpartum and breastfeeding
Infants – birth to 1 year oldChildren – 1 year to 5th
birthday
Qualification Guidelines
Category & ageBe a resident of the county185% of poverty levelHave a nutrition risk
Financial Guidelines
Income Guideline for WIC Eligibility
Family Size Monthly 1 $1,575 2 $2,111 3 $2,648 4 $3,184 5 $3,721 6 $4,257 7 $4,794 8 $5,330
Financial guidelines are based on the family size and the gross monthly income.
Nutrition Risk Factors ExamplesInadequate dietInadequate weight gain
during pregnancyPremature birthInadequate weight gainInappropriate bottle useInappropriate feeding
practicesMedical conditions
AssessmentHealth questionnaireHeight/WeightHgb – iron level in the bloodOpen-ended questions
WIC . . .Promoting Healthy Eating Meal Planning Nutritious Foods Shopping on a budget Healthy feeding & eating habits
WIC Provides Nutrition education influencing
life-long healthy eating habits Breastfeeding promotion and
education A monthly food prescription
(package) Referrals for medical & dental
care, health insurance, child care, housing & employment
Nutrition EducationIndividualized counseling on topics such as:
When to introduce solids to baby Picky eaters Bottle weaning Healthy snacks
Classes Eating for two – prenatal nutrition Breastfeeding Developing classes
Infant nutrition Toddler nutrition Preschool nutrition
HR counseling by the RD Breastfeeding
complications Medical conditions Inadequate weight gain Specialized infant formulas
Nutrition Education
WIC ChecksA Food Prescription
2007 WIC Staff
JCDHE WIC Offices:Arvada, Edgewater, Lakewood