Modify foods and options based on identification of more or less preferred foods using redemption data

Allow fish as a substitution for a portion of infant food meat based on redemption and other data indicating that jarred infant food meat is not commonly redeemed or consumed

Retain current WIC foods that are widely available

Change some allowable sizes to better reflect availability in the marketplace (e.g. ranges are allowed for grains [16 to 24 oz] and for yogurt [30 to 32 oz])

Require states to offer one canned, frozen, or dried form of fruit and one canned, frozen, or dried form of vegetable which may improve the availability of a variety of vegetables and fruits across seasons

Set limit on total sugars in yogurt and soy beverages and retain limit for whole grain cereal options. Market research reviewed by the committee indicate that yogurts containing 30 g of total sugars or less and the number of whole grain cereals are likely to be widely available to meet participant preferences

Include additional options for grains to align with cultural eating patterns

Increase CVV and option to substitute a CVV for fruit juice and/or jarred infant food vegetables and fruits provides participants with increased flexibility

Retain yogurt, tofu, and soy beverage as culturally suitable options (current policy is unchanged)

Add a yogurt substitution option to suit individuals who prefer this product over fluid milk

Add soy-based cheese and soy-based yogurt substitute options

Allow participants following a vegan diet to select legumes in place of eggs

Enhance the food packages for fully and partially breastfeeding women

Increase the value of the CVV in all food packages; mandate for canned, frozen, or dried options may increase the purchasing power of the CVV; additional options to substitute a CVV for juice and jarred infant food vegetables and fruits provide additional flexibility

Add canned fish to nearly all food packages