Nutrition, weight, breastfeeding

Provider Tools

• Nutrition and activity goals list (bilingual)
• Recommended metabolic screening labs
• Treatment program options
• Article:  Preventing Obesity and Eating Disorders in Adolescents

Visual image handouts*

• Drinks and snacks to avoid  
• High and low fiber cereals
• My Plate Planner
• Division of responsibility

* SCVMC Pediatric Healthy Lifestyles Clinic - used with permission

Additional Resources

• ChooseMyPlate.gov
• We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition)
  
• Let's Move!  Rx for Healthier Living
• LPCH Weight Control Program (print flyers from site)
• Algorithm for Assessment and Management of Obesity (age 2 and older)

• Vitamins and Nutrients (compiled by Alison Chiang, MD)
• Iron Foods
• Vitamin D guidelines

Core resources:

• WIC Breastfeeding Support Referral Form (San Mateo County)
  
• Pump Prescription 
• Resource Guide for Lactation Support:  English - Spanish
  
• WIC Program Locations   

Handouts for families:

• Hunger cues (bilingual)
• What to look for when breastfeeding:  English - Spanish
• Hands on Pumping: English - Spanish
• Hand expression:   English - Spanish
• Breast milk storage and preparation:  English - Spanish
  
• Herbs to try for milk supply 

Websites and Additional Resources:

• CDC Guidlines on Breastmilk Storage and Preparation
• Lactationtraining.com  (see Resources tab for parent handouts)
  
• Breastfeeding Medicine Resources

WIC contracted formulas (as of July 2025):           

• Enfamil Infant* 12.5 oz powder or 13 fl oz liquid concentrate
• Enfamil Gentlease 12.4 oz powder
• Enfamil Reguline 12.4 oz powder
• Enfamil A.R. 12.9 oz powder
• Similac Soy Isomil 12.4 oz powder or 13 fl oz liquid concentrate

*  This should be the milk based formula of first choice.

To request therapeutic formula

• Send a prescription to Shield or Delta Drugs  (Rx form)
  • Include any relevant growth charts, clinic notes, lab results
  • Delta Drugs 
    • Fax:  866-700-6401
    • Phone 818-309-2884 or 800-700-6401

• Send a reqest to WIC to temporarily provide therapeutic formula while waiting for the pharmacy  (Request form)