An official State of Texas website.
Texas WIC local agencies may have the opportunity to participate in Obesity Prevention projects if funding is available. Examples of projects include, enhancing nutrition education activities such as cooking demonstrations, gardening activities, and physical activities.
Local WIC agencies that are funded are required to:
- Write an article for the Texas WIC Express when requested
- Submit mid-year and end of year reports
- Participate in conference calls for updates
If you have questions or require additional information, please contact your State Agency Partner or Stephanie Holland, RD, LD, Nutrition Education Program Specialist, at 512-341-4577 or Stephanie.holland1@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Resources
- Client Centered Nutrition Education (CCNE) Template (MS Word)
- Incorporating Physical Activity into your Obesity Prevention Project (PDF)
- Smart Shopping: A Grocery Store Tour (PDF)
- Using Food in the Classroom (PDF)
Other Website Resources
Nutrition Education and Health Promotion
- AgriLIFE Extension- Resources for Obesity Awareness Week
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Eat Right
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Kids Eat Right
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Division on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity
- Fight Bac! Partnership for Food Safety Education
- Fruits and Veggies More Matters
- Healthy People 2030
- Mayo Clinic - Healthy Lifestyle
- National Institutes of Health – Wellness and Lifestyle
- RD411.com – Toddler and Kid Center
- Retail Registered Dietitians
- United States Department of Agriculture – ChooseMyPlate.gov
- Whole Grains Council
Physical Activity
Gardening
- AgriLIFE Extension - Aggie Horticulture
- American Community Gardening Association
- Sustainable Food Center
Tools for Planning and Evaluating Your Projects
- Texas WIC Toolkit for Planning and Evaluating Special Projects (PDF)
- Program Overview (PDF)
- Program At-A-Glance (PDF)
- Evaluation Toolkit Program Timeline (PDF)
- Evaluation Toolkit Step 1 Worksheet (PDF)
- Evaluation Toolkit Step 2 Worksheet (PDF)
- Evaluation Toolkit Step 3 and 4 Worksheet (PDF)
- Evaluation Toolkit Step 5 Worksheet (PDF)