Why Is Dinner Important?

Learn why dinner matters for your family’s health. Our WIC nutritionist shares how to plan balanced meals, manage portions, and make dinnertime easier for busy families.

Planning a Healthy Meal

Dinner plays an important role in keeping families healthy and strong. In this video, our WIC nutritionist explains how a balanced dinner gives your body the calories and nutrients it needs, especially for breastfeeding moms, pregnant women, and growing children.

You’ll learn simple ways to plan ahead, shop smart, and make healthy dinners without the stress. A few easy steps, like grocery shopping in advance or choosing quick, family-friendly recipes, can make a big difference.

The video also covers portion control and the importance of including all food groups: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and healthy fats. With a little planning and balance, dinner can help your family stay nourished, energized, and connected.

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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Why Is Dinner Important?

Planning a Healthy Meal

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