### Question
How does the law define food security?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 8001*, **food security** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 8001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 99-MARITIME SECURITY AND FISHERIES ENFORCEMENT**

