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Specify: Standardized training using Loving Support Peer Counseling curriculum; Ongoing training at regularly scheduled meetings; Opportunities to “shadow” or observe lactation experts and other peer counselors [X] Other Specify: Standardized training using Loving Support Peer Counseling curriculum; Ongoing training at regularly scheduled meetings; Opportunities to “shadow” or observe lactation experts and other peer counselors ADDITIONAL DETAIL: Nutrition Services Appendix and/or Procedure Manual (citation):

AL WIC Procedure Manual Ch. 6 Breastfeeding

B. Food List Design

a. The State agency s process of designing their food list involves evaluation of the following (check all that apply): [X] Products meet minimum Federal WIC requirements (e.g., minimum nutrient requirements such as iron, maximum nutrient limits such as added sugar) [X] Package size (e.g., multiple containers) [X] Forms (e.g., fluid vs. dried milk) [X] Varieties (e.g., different infant cereal grains) [X] Competitive cost [X] Comparable products [X] Availability, including State-wide availability [X] Participant preferences [X] Participants’ special dietary needs [X] Ability to accommodate limited cooking and/or storage facilities [X] Stocking of variety and quantity [X] Religious and/or cultural considerations [ ] Health care provider feedback [ ] Other

i. The State agency has a policy and procedure for regularly reviewing the selected above criteria to update the food list as applicable. Yes