### Question
What is the definition of food and nutrition security?


### Answer
The definition of **food and nutrition security** is as follows in *22 U.S.C. § 9303*:

> access to, and availability, utilization, and stability of, sufficient food to meet caloric and nutritional needs for an active and healthy life

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 9303*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 100-GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY**

