### Question
How is the term promotion defined?


### Answer
The term **promotion** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 4802* as the following:

> an action, including paid advertising, taken to present a favorable image for porcine animals, pork, or pork products to the public with the intent of improving the competitive position and stimulating sales of porcine animals, pork, or pork products

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 4802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 79-PORK PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND CONSUMER INFORMATION**

