### Question
How does CHILD NUTRITION define State agency?


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

> provided in subsection (b)(13) of this section, except that the term also includes the agriculture department of each State and any other agency approved by the chief executive officer of the State.

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

