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HomeEducation CodeCh. 10Art. 1§ 8996 Nutrition Education Definitions

§ 8996 Nutrition Education Definitions

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§ 8996 Nutrition Education Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •The law defines 'Dietary Guidelines for Americans' as the government's advice on eating healthy to stay strong and avoid sickness.
  • •It explains 'Nutrition education' as a school program that teaches kids how to eat healthy for their whole life.
  • •The goal is to help people make good food choices to stay healthy and active.

Example

A school teaches kids about eating fruits and vegetables instead of junk food.

This is nutrition education because it helps kids learn to eat healthy foods, just like the law says.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 8996 Nutrition Education Definitions

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. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1163, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003. Section operative July 1, 2004, pursuant to Section 8997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationdietary guidelines for americanshealthportstudentfinenutrition

Related Statutes

  • § 8990 Healthy Eating Education Standards
  • § 8993 School Nutrition Education Guidelines
  • § 49600 School Counseling Program Requirements
  • § 52500.1 Adult School Enrollment Rules
  • § 52524 Adult Education Assessment Policy

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 8996.
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