Section 8996 Of Article 1. Nutrition Education From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 10. >> Article 1.
8996
. As used in this article the following terms have the
following meanings:
(a) "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" means the current set of
recommendations of the federal government that are designed to help
people choose diets that will meet nutrient requirements, promote
health, support active lives, and reduce chronic disease risks.
(b) "Nutrition education" means a planned sequential instructional
program that provides knowledge and teaches skills to help pupils
adopt and maintain lifelong, healthy eating patterns.