WY Authorized Food List 3 2011

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Wyoming WIC Program

Authorized Food List

Revised March 16 2011

TIPS:

NO SUBSTITUTIONS ARE ALLOWED

The WYO W.E.S.T. card may need to be inserted

into the card reader before any food items are

scanned.

Not all products will be available at all stores.

Read the WYO W.E.S.T. receipt carefully and

purchase exactly what is listed.

Manufacturer/Store Coupons and Store Discount

Cards are allowed.

ONLY WIC participant(s) should eat the foodspurchased with WIC benefits.

If your local WIC office is closed and you need

assistance, contact 1-888-996-9378.

If you cannot purchase an item with your WIC

benefits, please provide the UPC and a

description of the product to your local WIC

office.

NUTRITION TIP:A healthy diet is one that:

Emphasizes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole

grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products;

Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, legumes (dry beans

and peas), eggs, nuts, and seeds;

Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt

(sodium), and added sugars;

Balances calorie intake with caloric needs.

Dept. of Health & Human Services, USA Health Facts -http://www.nifa.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_fruits.pdf


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Milk - Any brand in quarts, half-gallons, and gallons

The following are approved:

Whole, Fat-Free (Skim), Low-Fat (1%), Reduced-Fat (2%),

Lactose-Reduced/Free, Acidophilus, Non-Fat Dry, Meyenberg

Fresh Ultra Pasteurized Goat, and Buttermilk

Whole Milk is only issued to children 12 to 23 months

4 Quarts = 1 Gallon 2 Quarts = 1/2 Gallon

MILK

Not Allowed: Organic, Flavored, Value-Added, or Raw Milk

Available if specified on participants receipt:

Evaporated Milk (canned)

Evaporated Meyenberg Goats Milk (canned)

EGGS

Eggs - 1 dozen or 18 count


Large, White, Grade A, and Grade AA

Not Allowed: Organic, Brown, Eggland's Best, Cage-Free, Free-

Range, Medium Size, Half-Dozen, Jumbo, or Added Omega-3

Fatty Acids Eggs

SOY BEVERAGE

Soy Beverage - 2 brands in quarts and half-gallons


8th Continent - Refrigerated - Half-Gallon

Original - UPC: 053859070663

Vanilla - UPC: 053859070670

Pacific Natural - Shelf Stable - Quart

Ultra Soy Vanilla - UPC: 052603082259

Ultra Soy Plain - UPC: 052603082006

Not Allowed: Organic, Any Other Brands, Any Other Flavors,

or Rice/Almond Based Beverage

CHEESE

Cheese - Any brand 12 ounce or larger except forreduced/low-fat which is available in 8 ouncepackages or larger


Brick, Cheddar, Colby, Colby-Jack, Longhorn,

Marble/Combination, Monterey Jack, Swiss, Mozzarella,

Reduced-Fat Cheese (8 oz. packages or larger), Deluxe Amer

Cheese Slices (Store Brand or Kraft, not individually wrapped

and White String Cheese

Not Allowed: Organic, Random Weight, Bulk, Shredded,

Marbled or Yellow String Cheese, Deli, Gourmet, Individually

Wrapped Sliced Cheese, Cheese Food Products, Cheese

Spreads, or Added Ingredients (i.e., Pepper Jack)

LEGUMES

Legumes - Any brand 1 pound bags (dried)


Dried Beans and Dried Peas:

Anasazi, Black, Black-Eyed Peas, Cannellini, Cranberry, Chick

Peas, Cow, Crowder Peas, Garbanzo, Great Northern, Kidney

Lima, Mung, Navy, Pinto, Purple Hull Peas, Red, Split Peas,

White, and Lentils

Not Allowed: Organic, Sweet Peas, Mixed Beans, Soup Mix

Chili, Baked Beans, Beans with Meat, Soup, Snap Green, Wa

Yellow Beans, Added Flavorings, Added Fat, or Added Oil

Available if specified on participants receipt:

Mature Canned Beans

15 to 16 ounce cans in the same types as dried

15 to 16 ounce cans Fat-Free Refried Beans

Bag ofBeans

PEANUT BUTTER

Peanut Butter- Any brand up to 18 ounce jars


Creamy, Crunchy, and Extra Crunchy

Not Allowed: Organic, Added Marshmallow, Added Jelly,

Added Honey, Whipped, Organic, Natural, Squeeze Bottles,

Low or Reduced-Fat, or Other Nut Butters


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WHOLE GRAINS

Bread - 100% whole wheat bread in 16 to 32 ounceloaves


100% whole wheat bread

NOTE: Breads underlined and in green come in 16 oz. packages

Not Allowed: Organic, Any Other Brands, or Any Other Flavors

Oatmeal - Any brand plain/regular flavor in 16 to ounce canisters

Not Allowed: Organic, Instant, or Added Flavors

OATMEAL

Soft Corn Tortillas - Any brand soft, white, or yein 8 to 32 ounce packages

Not Allowed: Organic, White Flour, Taco Shells, Tostada Sh

and Flavored

Earl of Sandwich

100% Whole Wheat

EarthGrains

100% Whole Wheat

Great Value

100% Whole Wheat

King Soopers/City Market

Soft Twist 100% Whole

Wheat

100% Stone Ground Whole

Wheat

Natures Pride

100% Whole Wheat

Double Fiber 100% Whole

Wheat

Oven Classics 100% Whole

Wheat

Oroweat

Country 100% Whole

WheatDutch Country 100%

Whole Wheat

Soft Family 100% Whole

Wheat

Whole Grain 100% Whole

Wheat

Our Family

100% Whole Wheat

Ozark Hearth

100% Whole Wheat

Wheat Montana100% Whole Wheat

Wonder

Soft 100% Whole Wheat

Stone Ground 100% Whole

Wheat

Pepperidge Farm

100% Natural Whole

Wheat

Whole Grain 100% Whole

Wheat Hearty Texture

Soft 100% Whole Wheat

Very Thin 100% Whole

Wheat

Stone Ground 100%Whole Wheat

Roman Meal

Sungrain 100% Whole

Wheat

Safeway

100% Whole Wheat

Sara Lee

45 Calories & Delightful

100% Whole Wheat with

Honey

Classic 100% WholeWheat

Hearty and Delicious

100% Whole Wheat

Hearty & Delicious 100%

Whole Wheat with Honey

Soft & Smooth 100%

Whole Wheat

Shurfresh

100% Whole Wheat

Standish Farms

100% Whole Wheat

SweetHeart

100% Whole Wheat

Whole Wheat Tortillas - 8 to 32 ounce packages


100% Whole Wheat

NOTE: Tortillas underlined and in green come in 16 oz. packag

Not Allowed: Organic, White Flour, Taco Shells, Tostada

Shells, Flavored, and Low Carb

Don Pancho

Whole Wheat

GuerreroTortillas De Harina Integral

IGA

Whole Wheat Fajita Style

Kroger

Wheat

La Favorita

Whole Wheat

La Tortilla Factory

Smart & Delicious 100

Calorie 100% Whole WheMission

Whole Wheat Medium

Ortega

Whole Wheat

Shurfresh

Whole Wheat Fajita Style

WHOLE GRAINS

Not Allowed: Organic, Added Flavors/Seasonings, Mixes,

Dinners, Ready-to-Serve, or Boil-in-a-Bag

Brown Rice - Any brand in 14 to 32 ounce bags oboxes


Short Grain, Long Grain, Instant, or Parboiled

INSTANT

BROWN

RICE


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Cereal - Packages in 9 ounces or larger

CEREAL

Not Allowed: Organic, Any Other Kinds/Flavors, or Packages

under 9 ounces

CORN FLAKES:

Albertsons

Best Yet

Flavorite

Great Value

IGAKroger

Our Family

Ralston

Safeway

Shurfine

Valu Time

Western Family

The following brands of cereal are approved:

FROSTED SHREDDED WHEA

(WG):

Albertsons

Best Yet

Flavorite

Great Value

IGA

Kroger

Our Family

RalstonSafeway

Shurfine

Valu Time

Western Family

TOASTED OATS/TOASTY

Os(WG):

Albertsons

Best Yet

Flavorite

Great Value

IGA

Kroger

Our Family

RalstonSafeway

Shurfine

Valu Time

Western Family

WHEAT SQUARES (WG):

Best Yet

Great Value

Our Family

Safeway

ShurfineWestern Family

CEREAL

Different ways to buy up to 36 ounces of cereal:

12 oz.

12 oz.

12 oz.

18 oz.

18 oz.

24 oz.

12 oz.

9 oz.

9 oz.

9 oz.

9 oz.

20-22 oz.

14 oz.

WG = Whole Grain as defined b USDA

KELLOGGS:WGWG

Rice Krispies Frosted

Mini-WheatsBite Size

Corn Flakes All-Bran

CompleteWheat Flakes

GENERAL MILLS:

WG WG WG

Cheerios MultiGrainCheerios

Rice Chex Kix Honey Kix Wheaties

QUAKER:WG WG

Life Oatmeal SquaresCinnamon

Oatmeal SquaresBrown Sugar

Oat Bran

WG

MALT O MEAL:WG WG

Frosted MiniSpooners

Strawberry CreamFrosted Mini

Spooners

POST:

WGWGWG

Honey Bunchesof Oats

Honey Roasted


Vanilla Bunches


Almonds

Bran Flakes Grape-NutsHoney Bunchesof Oats

Cinnamon

Bunches

HOT CEREAL:

The following are allowed:

Not Allowed: Organic, Added Flavorings, or Packages under 9oz

Cream of Wheat Whole Grain

(WG)

Cream of Wheat 1 Minute



Malt-O-Meal Original

Instant

Oatmeal

Packets

Albertsons

Flavorite

Great Value

Kroger

Our Family

Ralston

Safeway

Shurfine

Western Family

Store Brand Onl

WG


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JUICE FOR WOMEN

Not Allowed: Organic, Cocktail Juices, Added Sugar, or

Added Sugar Substitutes

11- 12 ounce Concentrate, Non-Frozen Juice:

All Flavors ofJuicy Juice in

11.5 oz. Non-Frozen Cans

(Makes 48 oz.)

All Flavors ofWelchs Juic

in 11.5 oz. Non-Frozen Can

(Makes 48 oz.)

JUICE FOR WOMEN

Juice for Women - 100% juice in 11 to 12 ouncefrozen, 46 ounce can of vegetable juice, and 11 to12 ounce non-frozen, concentrate

NOTE: Juice must contain at least 120% Vitamin C

Not Allowed: Organic,

Granny Smith Apple,

Cocktail Juices, Added

Sugar, or Added Sugar

Substitutes

11-12 ounce Concentrate, Frozen Juice:

All Flavors ofDole Juice in

12 oz. Frozen Cans

All Flavors ofWelchs Juice

in 11.5 oz. Frozen Canswith Yellow Lids

All Flavors ofOld Orchard

Juice in 12 oz. Frozen Cans

with Green Lids

Not Allowed: Organic, Tomato, Spicy, Plastic Bottles, Any

Other Name Brands, or Cocktail Juices

46 ounce V8 or Vegetable Juice:

V8 100% Vegetable Juice

or V8 100% Essential

Antioxidant

100% Vegetable Juice -

Store Brand

11 - 12 oz. Grapefruit Juice

Any Brand

100% Pure Juice

GRAPEFRUITJUICE

11 - 12 oz. Apple Juice

Albertsons

Flavorite

Great Value

IGA

Kroger

Langers

Our Family

Safeway

Seneca

Shurfine

Tree Top

Western Family

100% Pure Juice

APPLE JUICE

11 - 12 oz. Orange Juice

Any Brand

100% Pure Juice

ORANGE JUICE

More Juice for Children listed on the next pa

JUICE FOR CHILDREN

Juice for Children - 16 ounce frozen orange juiceor 64 ounce shelf stable juice in plastic bottles

NOTE: Juice must contain at least 120% Vitamin C.

Not Allowed: Organic, Any Other Flavors, Added Sugar, or

Added Sugar Substitutes

16 ounce Frozen Orange Juice:

16 oz. Frozen Orange Juice

Any Brand

100% Pure Juice

ORANGE JUICE

NUTRITION TIP:

For Women:

It is recommended that women of childbearing age

take 400 micrograms of Folic Acid per day. Three-

quarters of a cup of chilled orange juice will provide

35 micrograms (10% of your Daily Value) of FolicAcid.

Office of Dietary SupplementsNational Institutes of Health -

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/folate/

For Children:

Children aged 1 to 6 years should have only 4 to 6

ounces of juice a day.

Fruit juice offers no nutritional benefits over

whole fruit.

Excessive juice consumption may be associated

with diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal distention,

and tooth decay.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS - The Use and Misuse of

Fruit Juice in Pediatrics -PEDIATRICS Vol. 107 No. 5 May 2001, pp. 1210-1213


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JUICE FOR CHILDREN JUICE FOR CHILDREN

64 ounce Shelf Stable Juice in Plastic Bottles:

The Following Flavors ofAlbertsons Juice in

64 oz. Plastic Bottles:

Apple

Berry

Cherry

Cranberry

Grape

Grapefruit

Orange

Pineapple

Punch

Vegetable

White Grape

The Following Flavors ofFlavorite Juice in


Apple

Berry

Cherry

Cranberry

Grape

Grape (Blend)

Grapefruit

Orange

Pineapple

Punch

White Grape

The Following Flavors ofLangers in


Apple

Apple Cranberry

Apple Cranberry Grape

Apple Grape

Apple Orange Pineapple

Berry

Grape

Pineapple

Punch

Orange

Red Grape

Red Ruby Grapefruit

Vegetable

White Grape

White Grapefruit

The Following Flavors ofWelchs Juice in


Grape

Red Grape

White Grape

NUTRITION TIP:

Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods to give your body the

nutrition it needs every day to help protect against illness

and reduce your risk of chronic disease.

American Dietetic Association -http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=5554


Not Allowed: Organic, Tomato, Added Sugar, Added Sugar

Substitutes, Added Vitamins/Minerals, Added DHA, Refrig-

erated, Glass Bottles, Granny Smith Apple, or Cocktail Juices

All Flavors ofJuicy Juice in

64 oz. Plastic Bottles

All Flavors ofOld Orchard, except for Premium and

Organic Juice, in

64 oz. Plastic Bottles

The Following Flavors ofTree Top in


Apple

Apple Berry

Apple Grape

Apple Fruit Punch

Orange Passionfruit

Pineapple Orange


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JUICE FOR CHILDREN


The Following Flavors ofGreat Value Juice in

64 oz. Plastic Bottles:Apple

Cranberry

Grape

Vegetable

White Grape

White Grape Peach

The Following Flavors ofIGA Juice in


Apple

Berry

Cherry Punch

Cranberry

Fruit Punch

Grape

Grape (Blend)

Vegetable

White Grape

The Following Flavors ofKroger Juice in


Apple

Berry

Cranberry

Grape

Fruit Punch

Grapefruit

Pineapple

Vegetable

White Grape

White Grape Peach

The Following Flavors ofOur Family Juice in


Apple

Berry

Cherry Punch

Fruit Punch

Grape

Grape (Blend)

Grapefruit

Orange

Orange Tangerine

Pineapple

Pink Grapefruit

Vegetable

White Grape

JUICE FOR CHILDREN


The Following Flavors ofSafeway Juice in


AppleCranberry

Cranberry Grape

Cranberry Raspberry

Grape

Grapefruit

White Grape

The Following Flavors ofShurfine Juice in


Apple

GrapeVegetable

White Grape

Juice A-Lot Berry

Juice A-Lot Cherry

Juice A-Lot Grape

Juice A-Lot Punch

The Following Flavors ofWestern Family Juice in


Apple

Cranberry

Cranberry Apple

Cranberry Grape

Cranberry Raspberry

Grape

Grapefruit

Orange

Pineapple

VegetableWhite Grape

The Following Flavors ofValu Time Juice in


Grape

NUTRITION TIP:

Focus on fruit. Eat a variety of fruits - whether

fresh, frozen, canned, or dried - rather than

fruit juice for most of your fruit choices.

Dept. of Health & Human Services, USA Health Facts -http://www.nifa.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_fruits.pd


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Infant Cereal - 8 or 16 ounce boxes


Gerber and Beechnut 8 or 16 ounce boxes of Rice, Oatmeal,

Barley, Mixed, and Whole Wheat

Not Allowed: Organic, Any other Brands or Flavors, Cereal in

Cans/Jars, Added Formula, Added Fruit, Added DHA, Added

ARA, or Added Yogurt

Infant Fruits & Vegetables - Up to 6 ounce glass orplastic containers


Gerber and Beechnut single fruits, single vegetables, First Foods,

Second Foods, Third Foods, and multi-packs with singleingredient jars/containers

Not Allowed: Organic, Mixtures, Medleys, Added DHA, Added

ARA, Added Cereal, Dinners, Desserts, Custards, Cobblers,

Added Sugar, Added Starch, Added Salt, or Graduates

Only for Fully Breastfed Infants

Infant Meats - 2.5 ounce glass jars


Gerber and Beechnut single meat variety: such as beef, chicken,

turkey, ham, and lamb with added broth or gravy

Not Allowed: Organic, Added DHA, Added ARA, Added Rice,

Added Pasta, Added Noodles, Graduates, Dinners, Added

Sugar, or Added Salt

NUTRITION TIP:

Remember, different vegetables are rich in different

nutrients, so aim for a variety of vegetables throughout

the week, including those that are dark green and leafy,

orange, and starchy. And, dont forget dry beans and pea

Dept. of Health & Human Services, USA Health Facthttp://www.nifa.usda.gov/nea/food/pdfs/hhs_facts_fruits.p

Fruits and Vegetables - Any brand or any size


Fresh, Whole, Pre-Cut, Organic, Mixed, and Packaged

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Not Allowed: All Potatoes except Yams and Sweet

Potatoes; Frozen; Canned; Dried; Packages with Dip;

Packages with Dressing; Fruits and Vegetables from Salad

Bars; Fruit Baskets; Party Trays; Edible Blossoms; Edible

Flowers; Herbs; Spices; Aloe Leaves; Ornamental and

Decorative Fruits and Vegetables, such as Chili Peppers on a

String; Garlic on a String; Gourds; or Painted Pumpkins

NOTE: Cannot exceed the dollar amount prescribed on your WIC ca

Infant Formula - Specified on receipt

The WIC Program recommends that all women breastfeed , but

when it is necessary to use formula, the most commonly

purchased contract formulas are Similac Advance, Similac Soy

Isomil, and Similac Sensitive

INFANT PRODUCTS

Only for Fully Breastfeeding Moms

Fish - Any brand in 5 to 6 ounce cans


Tuna: Any Brand, Chunk Style, Water-Packed, Light

Salmon: Any Brand, Pink, Water-Packed

Not Allowed: Organic, Albacore, White, Oil-Packed, Pouche

Lunch Kits, Gourmet, Flavored, or Seasoned.

Not Allowed: Organic, Red, Blueback, Atlantic, Sockeye, Co

Pouches, Gourmet, Flavored, or Seasoned.

PINK

SALMON

TUNA


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State of Wyoming

Department of Health

Community and Public Health Division

WIC Program

6101 Yellowstone Road Suite 510

Cheyenne, WY 82002

307-777-7494

WIC is an equal opportunity provider.

BREASTFEEDING TIP

BREASTMILK - Always perfect for mom and babies

Babies:

Best infant nutrition

Helps prevent diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and

cancer

Reduces risk of SIDs, diarrhea, ear infections, andRespiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Promotes brain growth and a smarter baby

Moms:

Breastfeeding is more convenient and the milk is

always available, sterile, and the right

temperature

May promote weight loss after delivery

Helps prevent osteoporosis and cancer

Taken from the Montana WIC Program Booklet for Participants

Please tell a friend about WIC!

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