Adrienne Z. Udarbe, MS, RD

Bureau of Nutrition and Physical Activity

Leadership for a Healthy Arizona

More Fruit and Veggie Varieties in WIC, and so much more

WIC Food List Changes – Effective October 1, 2011

Adrienne Z. Udarbe, MS, RD



• Review of the AZ WIC FFY2012 Food List Changes

• What This Means for AZNN

• Questions

Overview



What’s Changing?

• More Choices

• Brand Specifics

• Size Specifics



What’s Not Changing?

• Current Foods Remaining

• No New Sizes

• Same Look



What’s Changing with Milk, Milk Alternatives, and Cheese?



What’s Changing with Cereals?



What’s Changing with Juices?



What’s Changing with Infant Foods, Infant Cereals, and

Formula?



What’s Changing with Canned Fish?



Sardines – Can and Cannot Buy…

• Can Buy: Any eligible brand, in 3.5 oz cans, flavored, seasoned or plain

• Cannot Buy: Brisling or Norwegian



What’s Changing with Eggs, Peanut Butter, and Beans?



Canned Beans – Can and Cannot Buy…

• Can Buy: Brand specific varieties in up to 16 oz can sizes

• Cannot Buy: Canned beans with added fats, oils, or meats or refried beans



Whole Grains



What’s Changing With Whole Grains?

• More Choices…Whole Wheat Tortillas Addedo 100% Whole Wheat Breado Brown Riceo Corn Tortillaso Whole Wheat Tortillas

• Brand Specific

• Size Specific



What’s Changing With Fruits and Vegetables?



What’s Not Changing With Fruits and Vegetables?

• Same Cash Value Voucher (CVV) Denominations

• Same Fresh Options



What’s Changing With Fruits and Vegetables?

• Frozen and Canned Options Added (excluding ITCA WIC)



Frozen Fruits – Can Buy…

• Any size and type of container

• Any plain or mixed frozen fruit

• Organic frozen fruit



Frozen Fruits – Cannot Buy…

• Frozen fruits with added sugars, fats, oils, or salts

• Frozen fruits with artificial sweeteners

• Frozen fruits with added ingredients

• Frozen fruit smoothie varieties



Frozen Vegetables – Can Buy…


• Any frozen vegetable mixtures without potatoes

• Sweet potatoes and yams without added sugar or syrup

• Organic frozen vegetables



Frozen Vegetables – Cannot Buy…

• Breaded or flavored frozen vegetables

• Frozen vegetables with sauce such as cheese, butter, or teriyaki sauce

• Any potatoes, other than sweet potatoes or yams

• French fries, tater tots, hash browns, or mashed potatoes

• Frozen vegetables with added sugar, oil, fat, pasta, rice, or any other ingredients



Canned Fruits – Can Buy…

• Canned fruits packed in water or juice


• Any plain or mixed canned fruit

• Natural or unsweetened applesauce

• Organic canned fruit



Canned Fruits – Cannot Buy…• Canned fruits packed in syrup

• Canned fruits packed in sweetened fruit juice or nectar

• Canned fruits with added sugars, artificial sweeteners, oils, fats, or salts

• Canned fruits with added ingredients

• Fruit cocktail, cranberry sauce, or pie filling



Canned Vegetables – Can Buy…• Any size and type of container

• Regular and low sodium allowed

• Any vegetable mixtures without potatoes

• Sweet potatoes and yams without added sugar or syrup

• Tomato pastes, purees or whole crushed tomatoes

• Organic



Canned Vegetables – Cannot Buy…

• Canned vegetables with added fats, sugars, or oil

• Added pastas or rice

• Potatoes other than sweet potatoes or yams

• Pickled, creamed or sauced vegetables • Soups, ketchups, relish, olives, salsas

• Sauced, stewed, or diced tomatoes



Timeline• WIC participants will begin receiving the

new food checks beginning October 1st, 2011

• Stores will transition between old and new vouchers between October - December





Questions?

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Adrienne Z. Udarbe, MS, RD