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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 10Art. 1§ 15502 Nutrition Risk Groups Defined

§ 15502 Nutrition Risk Groups Defined

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 15502 Nutrition Risk Groups Defined

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about people who need extra help to get enough good food.
  • •It includes pregnant women and moms who just had a baby (for 1 year after birth).
  • •It also includes babies up to 1 year old and little kids from 1 to 5 years old.

Example

A mom who just had a baby and is struggling to buy healthy food.

This law says she and her baby should get help to make sure they eat well.

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

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§ 15502 Nutrition Risk Groups Defined

“Groups vulnerable to malnutrition” means women during and for 12 months after pregnancy, infants through 12 months, and preschool children 1 year through 5 years. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1195.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Groups vulnerable to malnutritionwomen during and for 12 months after pregnancyinfants through 12 monthspreschool children 1 year through 5 years

Related Statutes

  • § 15500 Definition Of Terms
  • § 15501 Low-Income Nutrition Assistance
  • § 15503 Low-Income Health Care Eligibility
  • § 15504 Supplemental Food Program Inclusion
  • § 10265 Child Care Program Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 15502.
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