Healthy Habits 2009

Administrative Guide (Word) This document covers issues directors, training and education coordinators, and other key local agency decision-makers may need to consider when preparing for the Healthy Habits Campaign.

Healthy Habits Umbrella (Word) This document displays, in an umbrella graphic format, the various components of the Healthy Habits Campaign.

Healthy Habits WIC Site Blueprint (PDF)  This document provides suggestions for the placement of materials in the classroom, waiting room, restroom, lactation room, and other areas within the WIC site.

Timeline: Healthy Habits Campaign Staff training and Participant Education (PowerPoint) 

1. Healthy Habits for Life (HH4L)

 Healthy Habits for Life is the staff wellness component of the campaign and includes training materials to help WIC staff make healthy lifestyle changes in preparation for helping WIC participants to make those same changes.

2. Healthy Habits Begin at Birth (HHBB)

 Healthy Habits Begin at Birth is the component for pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding women, and infants. It helps prepare WIC families for the upcoming food package changes that relate to infant feeding, especially breastfeeding and introducing baby foods. 

3. Healthy Habits Every Day (HHED)

Healthy Habits Every Day is the component for WIC families with children 12 months and older. It helps prepare WIC families for the upcoming food package changes by addressing increasing fruit, vegetable, and whole grain consumption, and decreasing milk-fat consumption.