A nurse is assisting a client who is food insecure. Which agency should the nurse refer the client to for food assistance?

A) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
C) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
D) World Health Organization (WHO)

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program

A government-funded program providing nutritional assistance to women, infants, and children.

Food Insecure

A condition where individuals or households have limited or uncertain access to adequate and nutritious food.

Food Assistance

Programs or services designed to provide food to individuals or families in need to ensure they have access to adequate nutrition.