Nutrition Education
Nutrition Education for the Whole Family
Taking care of yourself sets a good example for your children. When you do what is best for you, they do better, too. A little change can make a big difference to you and your family. Be your best and enjoy a better life. WIC provides Nutrition Education to help you achieve your goals!
WIC offers a variety of options to fit your schedule & make completing your nutrition education easier.
Infant Top 10 Class (in-person): Expecting a baby or already welcoming your little one? Join us at the WIC clinic for a group discussion about caring for your baby and helping them grow healthy and strong! We’ll cover common infant topics like feeding, starting solid foods, crying and soothing, food safety, and dental care. Bring your questions, connect with other parents, and learn helpful tips to feel more confident as you navigate life with your baby!
Online classes: Tons of helpful topics to keep the whole family healthy are right at your fingertips. Explore feeding tips, activity videos, breastfeeding info, and so much more. Go to the CLASSES section on TexasWIC.org and pick a topic that interests you. You can choose from Live-scheduled class OR you can go at your own pace anytime with Click & Learn lessons. After completing the class, you can take your certificate to your WIC clinic to reload your family's benefits.
Cooking demos: Join a local WIC Nutritionist in the virtual kitchen for tasty recipes & helpful tips! Click the link below for our previous cooking demos OR join a Live session on the Austin Public Health YouTube page. Take the quick survey at the end to get your class code to give to the WIC staff. LIVE sessions are on the third Tuesday of the month - English at 1:00pm and Spanish at 2:00pm.
YouTube Cooking Demo Playlist
Breastfeeding Information Session: WIC experts discuss a variety of breastfeeding topics and answer your feeding question! Go to the Breastfeeding link to find a topic that interests you OR join a live session on the Austin Public Health YouTube page. Take the quick survey at the end to get your class code to give to the staff at your WiC clinic.
WIC Breastfeeding Info Sessions
Paper Lessons: Technology free! Grab one at your WIC clinic - WIC staff will give you a paper lesson to complete, while they reload your family's food benefits.
Talk to a Nutritionist: Speak to your WIC Nutritionist to get personalized help reaching a goal or current concerns. Call 512.972.4942 to schedule a one-on-one visit with a degreed nutritionist.
For More upcoming WIC LIVE classes hosted by TexasWIC.org