FIT WIC, FIT
Families Wisconsin
Childhood obesity prevention must begin at a very young age. The WIC
Program is therefore in a key position to assist the health care provider
and the community with prevention efforts, by promoting healthful eating
and physical activity to families with young children.
What is FIT WIC/FIT Families?
FIT WIC is a multi-state project to prevent overweight in young
children ages 2-5 enrolled in the WIC Program. Wisconsin has adopted parts
of the national model with the primary goals of:
- increasing the time children play actively
- increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among children
Wisconsin FIT WIC Project Resources:
Note: The FIT WIC, FIT Families Wisconsin materials were developed by
through a partnership between the Wisconsin WIC Association, the Wisconsin
Partnership and several local WIC Projects. Permission was obtained to
post these materials.
National FIT WIC Resources:
WIC
Works Sharing Center (exit DHFS)
- Food and Fun for Families (online gallery of education materials
developed as a result of the FIT WIC Project)
- Project Background and Implementation Manual
- Publications based on the FIT WIC Study
- FIT WIC: Programs to Prevent Childhood Overweight in Your Community
(final report)
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