### Question
How is the "food" defined?


### Answer
The term **food** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1791* as follows -

> any raw, cooked, processed, or prepared edible substance, ice, beverage, or ingredient used or intended for use in whole or in part for human consumption

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1791*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13A-CHILD NUTRITION**

