### Question
What is the definition of food?


### Answer
The definition of **food** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 12672*:

> any raw, cooked, processed, or prepared edible substance, ice, beverage, or ingredient used or intended for use in whole or in part for human consumption

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12672*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-FOOD DONATIONS**

