District 5-2 WIC Program Celebrates National Nutrition Month   
 

The WIC program in North Central Health District, District 5-2 in Macon, is celebrating National Nutrition month during March, kicking off their celebration with a show of colors during their February staff meeting.   
 
Terri Williams, nutritionist and certified lactation consultant at the Family Advocacy WIC clinic, coordinated the colorful attire for each WIC clinic.  She assigned groups different colors to wear that matched the colors on the MyPlate icon.  MyPlate illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet using a familiar image-a place setting for a meal.

"I asked that they wear blue for dairy, red for fruits, green for vegetables, orange for grains and purple for protein," Williams said. "Some of the groups showed up with masks, balloons and food models to further showcase their assigned food group.  What a colorful group they made!"

The District 5-2 WIC Program offers classes in each of its 16 sites.  The classes are different each month and may focus on a general nutrition topic or a breastfeeding topic.  The clinics are sent class outlines and resources needed to teach each subject.  

The topic for discussion in March is "Get Your Plate in Shape" to coincide with this year's National Nutrition Month theme.  This year's campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits.   

All clinics will be conducting class discussions that will introduce their clients to the MyPlate icon.  

-Story by Trisha Battle R.D., L.D., Nutrition Manager, WIC Program, District 5-2  

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