### Question
How does CHILD NUTRITION define nutrition education?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1786*, **nutrition education** is defined as:

> individual and group sessions and the provision of material that are designed to improve health status and achieve positive change in dietary and physical activity habits, and that emphasize the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and health, all in keeping with the personal and cultural preferences of the individual

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1786*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13A-CHILD NUTRITION**

