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Infant, Toddler, and Childhood Nutrition

Oregon Resources for Infant and Toddler Nutrition

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Oregon WIC Program (Women, Infants, and Children)

WIC is a place where families like yours get healthy food and a lot more. WIC is for pregnant people, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under 5. Dads, grandparents, foster parents or other guardians may also apply for WIC for their children. WIC helps improve the health of mothers and supports a healthy start for infants and children through:
  •  Nutrition education 
  •  Breastfeeding support 
  •  Healthy foods 
  •  Health screenings and referrals 

Oregon Breastfeeding Program

Childhood Nutrition: Healthy Eating for Healthy Growth and Development
Good nutrition starts early! Children need fruits and vegetables daily for healthy growth and brain development. Early eating experiences can also affect how we eat as we get older. This is why it is so important to introduce young children to healthy foods, including a variety of fruits and vegetables. 
For more information and tips on selecting, storing, and preparing foods for your child, visit Good Nutrition Starts Early from the CDC. 

CDC Information on Infant and Toddler Nutrition

The information below includes direct links to the Centers for Disease Control Infant and Toddler Nutrition content. 

The top link titled Nutrition takes you direction to the CDC's Nutrition page, and the rest will direct to specific parts of the CDC Infant and Toddler Nutrition website.