Nutrition education stresses the relationship between proper nutrition and good health.
Special emphasis is placed on the nutritional needs of the client. Nutrition education assists the client in achieving a positive change in food habits to result in improved nutritional status. Use of supplemental foods and other nutritious foods enables the client to prevent nutrition-related problems. Each WIC clinic provides appropriate nutrition education to all participants using at least two nutrition contacts within a six month certification period. The nutrition education contacts come in the form of individual counseling, group classes, and a wide variety of nutrition education materials.