What Is Portion Control?

Learn simple tips for portion control and balanced meals for your child. Our WIC nutritionist shows how to use everyday tools to make sure kids get the right amount of each food group—without stress.

Making Meals Simple & Balanced

Helping kids eat the right amount doesn’t have to be confusing. In this video, our WIC nutrition expert explains how portion control supports healthy growth and prevents overeating, while making meals simple and balanced.

You’ll see how to use easy tools like measuring cups and a “WIC Plate” to make sure your child gets all the food groups they need: half fruits and vegetables, one quarter whole grains, and one quarter protein. Add dairy foods like milk, yogurt, or cheese for strong bones and lasting energy.

Whether your child is 1 or 5, WIC can help you plan healthy portions and meals that work for your family’s needs, without stress or guesswork.

Program Objectives

  • At least 80% of interns complete program/degree requirements within 13.5 months (150% of planned program length).
  • Of graduates who seek employment, at least 100% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
  • At least 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
  • The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
  • 80% of employers, who return surveys, rate graduates as “satisfactory” or “excellent” for ability to work effectively with multicultural populations from diverse backgrounds.
  • 90% of program graduates work as entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in community nutrition.
  • 90% of graduates work in Central Valley community programs for at least two years after graduation.

Do I Qualify for WIC?

WIC is a program that helps families with food and nutrition. Call us at (661) 862-5422 or send a message, and we’ll help you see if you qualify.

Here are some ways you might qualify:

  • You are pregnant
  • You are breastfeeding a baby who is less than one year old
  • You had a baby in the last six months
  • You have a child who is under the age of five
  • You experienced a loss of pregnancy or had a termination

You also need to think about your family’s income. Here are the monthly income limits for family sizes:

  • 1 Person: $2,413
  • 2 Persons: $3,261
  • 3 Persons: $4,109
  • 4 Persons: $4,957
  • 5 Persons: $5,805
  • More than 5 Persons: Add $848 for each additional member

This income limit is based on 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, and these amounts will be effective from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Also, if you’re pregnant, the baby counts as part of your family size when figuring out if you qualify.

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