TABLE S-2The Revised WIC Food Packages: Maximum Monthly Allowances Presented as the Benefits to Children and Pregnant Women in Food Packages IV, V-A, and III

WIC Food CategoryChildren 1 to Less Than 2 Years (FP IV-A)Children 2 to Less Than 5 Years (FP IV-B)Pregnant Women (FP V-A)Special Dietary Needs (FP III)
WIC formula———Up to 455 fl oz of liquid concentrate, if appropriate
Vegetables and fruits$12.00 CVV$12.00 CVV$15.00 CVV
Legumes1 lb every 3 months1 lb every 3 months2 lb every 3 monthsOther foods in food packages IV and V-A are provided as appropriate
Juice64 fl oz64 fl oz64 fl oz
Dairy (milk)12 qt14 qt16 qt
Breakfast cereal36 oz36 oz36 oz
Whole grains16–24 oz16–24 oz16–24 oz
Peanut butter16–18 oz every 3 months16–18 oz every 3 months16–18 oz every 3 months
Eggs1 dozen1 dozen1 dozen
Fish10 oz every 3 months10 oz every 3 months10 oz every 3 months

NOTES: — = the food is not authorized in the corresponding food package; CVV = cash value voucher; FP = food package. See Table 6-2 for additional details and all substitution options. See Table 6-4 for details related to WIC food specifications.

From: Summary

Cover of Review of WIC Food Packages
Review of WIC Food Packages: Improving Balance and Choice: Final Report.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Food and Nutrition Board; Committee to Review WIC Food Packages.
Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2017 May 1.
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