Nutrition: Foundations for Life
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What is the "cost" of the WIC “free” formula (i.e. extra formula and diapers and lost work days)? Assume this family makes $655/week or $2620 per month.
|
|
amount |
Unit Cost |
Total Cost/Month |
Percent of monthly salary |
|
Extra Formula |
240 oz |
$.08/oz |
$19.20 |
|
|
Extra Diapers |
80 |
$.22 each |
$17.60 |
|
|
Lost work days |
2 |
$131/day |
$262.00 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
$298.8 |
|
For more information on WIC food packages and a comparison of breastfeeding food packages versus non breastfeeding food packages , link here