

Contain at least 10 milligrams of iron per liter of formula (at least 1.5 mg/100 kilocalories) at standard dilution.Be designed for enteral digestion via oral or tube feeding.If an infant is fully formula fed or partially breastfed, the WIC Program will provide iron-fortified infant formula for the first year of life.


Low Iron Formula: Infant formulas that contain less than 1 milligram of iron per 100 kilocalories of formula.Formula: Milk or soy-based product used as a partial or complete substitute for human breast milk for feeding an infant.Exempt formulas are not always found on grocery store shelves and may need to be ordered ahead of need, often through a pharmacy. Exempt Formula: Represented and labeled for use by infants who have inborn errors of metabolism, low birth weight or who otherwise have unusual medical or dietary problems.

This includes non-contract/non-exempt, exempt, and WENs. Non-Contract Formula: All formulas other than the contract infant formulas.Contract Infant Formula: A specific formula that has gone through a bid process to become the primary choice of formula issuance.PURPOSE: To provide guidance to WIC staff on formula issuance and usage. Hold "Ctrl" and Press "F" to search for keywords on this page.
