USDA updates WIC program, favoring fruits and veggies over dairy. Dairy groups express concern.
- Nearly 7 million low-income women and children will be able to purchase more fruits and vegetables but less dairy after the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized changes to a key federal nutrition program on Tuesday.
"These participant-centered changes will strengthen WIC by ensuring the foods participants receive reflect the latest nutrition science to support healthy eating and the brightest futures," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement. The final provision increases allowances for fruits, vegetables, and seafood, and decreases the amounts of juice, dairy and cheese. It also adds more non-dairy options like plant-based and lactose-free milk.
" is disturbed by the decision to reduce access to the essential nutrients dairy adds to the diet," said Gregg Doud, president and CEO of the group, in a statement.
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