Policies and Procedures

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Missouri WIC Policies

Risk Factor Detail Guide (Revised 10-01-12) Updated 01/02/13
Risk Factor Definitions Table - Children
Risk Factor Definitions Table - Infants
Risk Factor Definitions Table - Prenatals
Risk Factor Definitions Table - Breastfeeding
Risk Factor Definitions Table - Postpartum

WIC Operations Manual (WOM)

Missouri WIC Procedure Manuals

Disclaimer & Non-Discrimination Statement

FFRG Food and Formula Reference Guide (FFRG) (Effective October 9, 2012)
Word Document Version


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What Local WIC Staff Need To Know! (Effective October 9, 2012)

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Food Package Change Notification Poster (English)
Food Package Change Notification Insert (English)

expand Health and Nutrition Assessment Handbook (HNAH)
This handbook is meant to provide basic information on the process and procedures for the Missouri WIC Program as referred in policies.
collapseHealth and Nutrition Assessment Handbook (HNAH)
This handbook is meant to provide basic information on the process and procedures for the Missouri WIC Program as referred in policies.

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Introduction - The Missouri WIC Mission statement and other general information regarding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Revised 10/2012
Anthropometric - This section provides guidance on anthropometric equipment purchases as well as the procedures on how to obtain and record accurate anthropometric data reflective of the participant's category. Revised 10/2012
Biochemical - This section provides guidance on biochemical and other medical risk criteria used during the certification process to establish eligibility for participation in the program and as a basis for either preventive or curative nutrition or health interventions. Revised 10/2012
Nutrition Assessment - This section provides guidance on the process of obtaining and synthesizing information about a participant's nutrition status in order to provide the most appropriate individualized WIC services. Revised 10/2012
Participant-Centered Nutrition Education and Goals - The section provides guidance to assist counseling staff in providing consistent high-quality nutrition education and participant centered-goal setting. Revised 10/2012
Oral Assessment - This section provides guidance on performing an oral inspection. Revised 10/2012
Standard Abbreviations & Meanings - This section provides guidance on approved abbreviations and meanings used in the Missouri WIC Program.
Revised March 2013


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WIC Local Agency Plan (LAP) Manual