How was wic created?

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program was created in 1972 in the United States as a response to growing concerns about the nutritional health of low-income mothers and their children. It was established to provide supplemental nutrition assistance, education, and support for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children at risk of malnutrition. The program aimed to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs by ensuring access to healthy food and nutrition resources. WIC has since evolved, becoming a critical component of public health policy for maternal and child health.