This section defines terms used in sections 145.891 to 145.897.
§ Subdivision 1.Applicability. For purposes of sections 145.891 to 145.897, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. § Subd. 2.Local health agency. "Local health agency" means the community health services agency or any public or private nonprofit organization which enters into a contract with the commissioner of health pursuant to sections 145.891 to 145.897. § Subd. 3.Pregnant woman. "Pregnant woman" means an individual determined by a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, midwife, or appropriately trained registered nurse to have one or more fetuses in utero. § Subd. 4.Lactating woman. "Lactating woman" means any breast feeding individual who presents competent evidence of having been delivered of a surviving child within the 12 months immediately preceding the filing of an application for nutritional supplements. § Subd. 5.Infant. "Infant" means an individual under one year of age. § Subd. 6.Child. "Child" means an individual one to five years of age. § Subd. 7.Nutritional risk. "Nutritional risk" means individuals with any of the following characteristics: (a) For pregnant and lactating women: (i) Known inadequate nutritional patterns; (ii) Anemia; (iii) History of prematurity or miscarriage; or (iv) Inadequate patterns of growth (underweight, obesity, or stunting). (b) For infants and children: (i) Low birth weight; (ii) Deficient patterns of growth; (iii) Anemia; or (iv) Known inadequate nutritional patterns. § Subd. 8.Low birth weight. "Low birth weight" means a birth weight of less than 2,500 grams. § Subd. 9.Nutritional supplements. "Nutritional supplements" means any food authorized by the commissioner to be made available under this program. § Subd. 10.Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of health or a representative.