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1. Authorized WIC-Eligible Foods b. The State agency uses the following food cost-containment practices (check all that apply): [X] Generic or store brand [ ] Least expensive brand [X] Economical package sizes [X] Limit number of brands [X] Limit number of flavors [ ] Other

c. In addition to providing package sizes that equal or add up to the maximum monthly allowance (MMA), a requirement, the State agency exercises the option to authorize additional package sizes that do not equal or add up to the full MMA for one or more foods (7 CFR 246. 10(b)(2)(ii)(A)):

Yes No

i. If yes, the State agency must inform participants, parents, caretakers, and proxies about the MMA of supplemental foods to which they are entitled to as a Program participant (7 CFR 246. 10(b)(2)(ii)(A)), how to obtain their full food benefit.

Yes No

d. Include a copy of the current State-approved food list (AFL) and WIC formula list (if not part of the AFL), in Appendix C or cite Procedure Manual reference:

e. How often does the State agency update its AFL? [ ] Annually [ ] Semi Annually [X] More frequently [X] Other AL WIC Procedure Manual Ch. 5 Supplemental Foods Attachment 5-2 Approved Foods Brochure, Attachment - AL WIC Formulary