In January 2009, the WIC Program began providing lower fat milk for all women and children 2 years and older. Lower fat milk includes reduced-fat (2%), low-fat (1%), or fat-free (skim) milk. Lower fat milk has the same amount of calcium, vitamin D, and protein as whole milk, but it is lower in fat and calories. This policy change is consistent with the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation of using lower fat dairy products for all children older than two years. Children and women who feel they should continue to get whole milk, will need to bring a prescription (PDF, 216 KB) from their doctor.

• Move to Lower Fat Milk (Client Education Resource; PDF, 1 MB) | Cambiar al Leche con un Menor Contenido de Grasa (PDF, 1.02 MB)
• Conversation Starter (PDF, 1.11 MB)
• Lower Fat Milk Lesson Plan (PDF, 1.4 MB)
• Carlos and Clarice Lower Fat Lesson Plan for Groups (PDF, 17 KB)
• Lower Fat Milk Waiting Room Taste Test (PDF, 19 KB)
• Lower Fat Milk Simplified Taste Test (PDF, 14 KB)