A. The department shall establish a program to distribute folic acid supplements to women of childbearing age and to provide them with counseling and information regarding the proper use of the supplements.

B. The department shall authorize local health departments and other entities to distribute the supplements and provide the counseling and information services.

C. To distribute the supplements and provide the counseling as prescribed by this section, the department may use monies appropriated by the legislature for the federal women, infants and children food program.