Women's Health Wednesday: Nutritional resources for moms

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) - Making sure women, infants, and children have access to good nutrition is at the core of the WIC program. The national average for participation across the country, is about 52%.

It was created 50 years ago to address a growing need of mothers and children facing nutritional deficiencies. In addition to food and formula, WIC also provides education and support for breastfeeding.

Participation in the program increased steadily for decades but started declining in 2011.