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Q&A: Why SNAP food restrictions don't improve health outcomes, while incentive programs show promise
In a move sparking debate across the nutrition policy landscape, several states are exploring restrictions on how ...
Some U.S. states want to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda and candy. Here's why.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" ...
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Food industry bristles as states move to ban soda, candy from SNAP
Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but ...
Proposed dessert restrictions on SNAP benefits wouldn’t necessarily improve health, experts say
A new bill backed by Sen. Jon Husted would ban SNAP recipients from buying soda, candy and desserts, but public health ...
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SNAP restrictions: Beer, supplements, and pet food off the table
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is tightening its restrictions, potentially prohibiting the purchase of ...
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There's a growing call to restrict junk food purchases by SNAP users, but experts say it's complex
Efforts to keep junk foods from being paid for by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are increasing at the ...
Two states move to ban use of food stamps to buy sodas, candy
Officials in Arkansas and Indiana moved Tuesday to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay for groceries.
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Proposed dessert restrictions on SNAP benefits wouldn't necessarily improve health, experts say
For example, if someone spends $10 using SNAP, they receive an additional $10 to purchase ... on junk food. In contrast, a 2007 U.S. Department of Agriculture report stated that food restrictions ...
Texas lawmakers consider measure prohibiting SNAP benefits from being used to purchase junk food
A bill in the Texas legislature would prohibit purchasing junk food, including soda, energy drinks, candy, chips and cookies, with SNAP benefits.
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Two states move to ban use of food stamps to buy sodas, candy
Antihunger groups oppose SNAP food restrictions, saying that research shows that program participants are no more likely than other low-income Americans to buy sugary drinks or snack foods.