Nevada Breastfeeds - Acronyms

ADA - American Disabilities Act

ANDA - American Nutrition and Dietetic Association

BF - Breastfeeding

BFPC - Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

BI - Benefit Issuer

BMI - Body Mass Index

BP - Breast Pump

CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CHA - Child Health Assessment

CLC - Certified Lactation Consultant

CLE - Certified Lactation Educator

CPA - Competent Professional Authority

CSR - Customer Service Representative

DHHS - Department of Health and Human Services

DPBH - Division of Public and Behavioral Health

DWSS - Department of Welfare and Social Services

EDC - Estimated Date of Conception

e-WIC - Electronical WIC

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

FNS - Federal Nutrition Service

Hb - Hemoglobin

HIPPA - Health Information Portability and Privacy Act

HR - High Risk

IAPD - Implementation Advance Planning Document

IBCLC - International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant

IHA - Infant Health Assessment

ITCN - Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada

LA - Local Agency

LANSP - Local Agency Nutrition Service Plan

MAR - Maximum Allowable Reimbursement

MCH - Maternal, Child Health

MIECN - Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Nutrition

NE - Nutrition Education

NEIS - Nevada Early Intervention Services

NSA - Nutrition Services Administration

OTC - Over the Counter

PC - Peer Counselor

PCS - Participant Centered Services

PIN - Personal Identification Number

POC - Point of Contact

R&R - Rights and Responsibilities

RD - Registered Dietitian

RFP - Request for Proposal

SA - State Agency

SBF - Sometimes Breastfeeding

SNAP - Supplemental nutrition Assistance Program

TANF - Temporary Assistance of Needy Families

USDA - United States Department of Agriculture

VENA - Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment

VOC - Verification of Certification

WHO - World Health Organization

WIC - Women, Infants, and Children