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... The recommendations were to consider the effects on diet quality, the health and cultural needs of the WIC population, and allow for effective and efficient administration nationwide in a cost-effective manner. Following this report, phases I and II of the Review of WIC Food Packages study will update the findings presented here, evaluate the current WIC food packages as outlined in the statement of task, and recommend updates, in the context of the 2015 DGA.
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... The projected changes are small across scenarios because the CVV covers approximately 5 percent of monthly food costs for women 19–50 years of age-based 2014 Thrifty Food Plan estimates. Information related to participant satisfaction and use of the CVV including the influence of culture, as well as on vendor response to CVV implementation, was limited.
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... Department of Agricul ture undertake a separate, comprehensive examination of currently available data to assess the effectiveness of the current cash value voucher in meeting participants' food pattern and dietary intake goals as recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including use of white potatoes in the context of cultural diversity among WIC participants.


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