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Article: New study shows WIC programs gives children the nutrients they need.
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- April 19, 2000
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M2 PRESSWIRE-19 April 2000-USDA: New study shows WIC programs gives children the nutrients they need (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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WASHINGTON -- Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman today released a new study showing USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) significantly boosts children's intakes of iron, vitamin B-6, and folate.
"This research shows that WIC packs a powerful nutritional double punch for children by providing both prenatal and postnatal nutrition benefits," said Glickman.
Children participating in WIC increased their intake of iron by the equivalent of almost 21 percent of ...