### Question
How does WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE define negligent treatment?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 3509*, **negligent treatment** is defined as:

> the failure to provide, for reasons other than poverty, adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care so as to seriously endanger the physical health of the child

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3509*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 223-WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE**

