
Prepare and offer a wide range of grains, vegetables and fruits that promote healthy eating and support good health. To lower the risk of heavy metal exposure it is important to prepare and offer a variety of foods from all food groups and breastfeed, if possible. Food and Drug Administration and American Academy of Pediatrics. SD WIC’s advice is consistent with the U.S. South Dakota (SD) WIC knows that caregivers are concerned with these findings and are looking for information and guidance on what foods are safe to feed their children. Congressional House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy released a report that found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals” in certain baby foods. Please click on each employee's name for further contact information.Congressional Report Finds Toxins in Baby Food Products Congressional Report Finds Toxins in Baby Food Products The phone number in McVille is (701) 322-4952. There is also an office located in McVille which is open the 2nd Tuesday, on even months.

The office in Lakota is open the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Tuesdays of the month. The Nelson County WIC office is located at the Nelson County Courthouse, 210 B Ave W, Suite 304, Lakota, ND 58344-7410. The office in Cooperstown is open every Monday. The Griggs County WIC office is located at the Griggs County Courthouse, Cooperstown, ND 58425. If eligible, you will be given a check for specific foods. The WIC staff will weigh and measure your children and explain how WIC works. The WIC staff will let you know what to bring.

The extra money can be used to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and The WIC staff will give you ideas and recipes for feeding your family.

Would benefit from WIC foods and services Infants and children up to 5 years of age who: WIC helps you participate in other important health programs.īreastfeeding women (up to 12 months after delivery) WIC offers information about how to feed your family.
