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Gov't Aid Program Introduces Veggie Options
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For a program that's dedicated to promoting healthy eating, however, WIC was sending a decidedly mixed message: At the time of President Obama's inauguration, the program was primarily offering milk, eggs, cheese, and formula to mothers in need.
What ever happened to "An apple a day keeps the doctor away?"
Our suggestion was to make fundamental changes to WIC in order to create access to healthy foods. Well, nine months into the Obama presidency, we're pleased to announce that the USDA (which operates the program) has decided to improve WIC's offerings. WIC's menu has expanded to include fruits, vegetables, brown rice, soy milk, tortillas, and bread with 51 percent whole grains.
So, what's next on our presidential agenda? Vegetarian options in schools!
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A positive stride in the right direction. Soy and brown rice are much more palatable to eat than animal carcasses.
Posted by: Brien Comerford | September 30, 2009 08:05 PM
thats SO cool!vegan options next please
Posted by: simara delilah rose | September 30, 2009 08:21 PM
Thanks, Obama!!!
Posted by: NT | September 30, 2009 10:39 PM
that is GREAT news in a wonderful direction!! hopefully more will follow!
Posted by: melissa | October 1, 2009 05:14 PM
HAHHAHAHAHA..... I'm so happy for this news!!!! SO that means that people can eat healthy and animals can be spared! I wish that this effort was made around the world so that people can be more compassionate towards ALL types of animals! We've gotten better, compared to the past, but there is still work to be done! GO PETA!!!!
Posted by: Myrna | October 2, 2009 03:18 AM
While I was pregnant and on the wic program, I was MISERABLE! The only thing I could use was the juice and after I had my little boy, I was able to enjoy lentils...but those get boring after a while. I'm glad that there are FINALLY more options out therer now :)
Posted by: Montrice | October 5, 2009 01:46 PM