Physical Activity and Nutrition

You may have heard of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP—a federal program that helps income-eligible individuals and families access fresh, healthy food. Vermont’s version of SNAP is called 3SquaresVT.

There are three ways to start your WIC application.

Caring for a baby or young child means thinking about the food you feed them, the time you spend reading, singing and playing games with them, and the things you do to keep them safe, healthy, and growing well.

There are several ways to check your WIC food balance.

Sometimes children need extra help to complete their daily personal care routines. Children’s Personal Care Services may be able to help families and caregivers to pay for one-on-one support for a child needing additional assistance completing their age-appropriate activities of...

Communities that are built to support physical activity, safe walking and biking, use of public transportation, and easy access to fresh foods are essential for good health. Healthy Cities and Towns See: Two-fold increase in daily recommended physical activity in...

Healthy community design means planning and designing communities that supports active living and healthy eating, making it easier for people to live healthy lives.

In motor vehicle crashes, people walking, biking and rolling are more vulnerable to injuries and death. These injuries and deaths are preventable. Whether you drive a car, walk, or bike, there are ways we can all be safer when using...

Start your prenatal care as soon as you know you are pregnant to help have a healthy pregnancy and baby. If you need help finding a health care provider, call your  Local Health Office. The  WIC Program is here to help you...

Being at a healthy weight can help lower your chances of developing chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.