What is VENA?
VENA (Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment) was developed jointly by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the National WIC Association (NWA) and is part of the larger Revitalizing Quality Nutrition Service (RQNS) in WIC initiative. The VENA guidance provides a process for completing a comprehensive WIC nutrition assessment, including the content of such an assessment and an outline of the necessary staff competencies.