Women who exclusively breastfeed their babies may also receive extra food, including canned tuna fish. Pregnant and postpartum women and children (under 5 years of age) participating in WIC receive food benefits for milk, cheese, eggs, cereals, peanut butter, dry beans/peas or canned beans/peas, and fruit or vegetable juices, fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grain choices to include breads, tortillas, brown rice and oatmeal. Infants with specific medical diagnoses may receive a special formula. Infants that fully breastfeed, may also receive infant meats. At six month, infants may also receive infant cereal and infant fruits and vegetables. The state contracts with one formula company to provide formula at a reduced price. For babies who are not fully breastfed, iron-fortified infant formula is available for the first year of life. The WIC Program strongly encourages and provides support for breastfeeding.
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