Why Some U.S. States Are Taking a Stand Against Soda and Candy in Food Stamp Purchases

3 More States Enact Food Stamps Restrictions

More states have imposed new restrictions on food stamps, part of the Make America Healthy Again movement promoted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other officials. Louisiana, Idaho, and Oklahoma have started limiting food stamp purchases. In Louisiana, as of Feb. 18, money from the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can no longer be used to buy candy—defined as “a preparation of sugar, honey, or other…

Why Some U.S. States Are Taking a Stand Against Soda and Candy in Food Stamp Purchases

In recent months, a growing number of U.S. states have proposed legislation aimed at limiting the types of food that can be purchased with food stamps, specifically targeting sugary drinks and candy. This move, fueled by rising concerns over public health and the increasing rates of obesity and related chronic diseases, has sparked a contentious [...]