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health20 days ago•1 min saved

RFK Jr.'s SNAP Junk-Food Plan Hits State-By-State Confusion

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to bar junk food from SNAP is rolling out unevenly, with five states (Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, West Virginia) banning certain items since January. There’s no universal list of banned items, and states differ on what qualifies as junk, leaving retailers and shoppers to interpret rules. Critics question whether the bans will improve health since money from other sources can still be used for restricted items, and the article includes a quiz to illustrate the policy’s inconsistencies.

via Politico|

#health #junk-food-ban #nutrition-policy

policy2 months ago•1 min saved

States Consider Banning Junk Food and Restricting SNAP Benefits

RFK Jr. advocates for banning junk food in states, but there is confusion and logistical challenges in defining what foods are banned under SNAP, leading to concerns among retailers and beneficiaries about enforcement and fairness. States like Utah, Indiana, and others are implementing bans with limited guidance, causing operational difficulties and uncertainty about compliance.

via Politico|

#food-assistance #junk-food-ban #policy

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"Comedian Ed Gamble's Tube Poster Controversy: Hot Dog vs. Cucumber"

Comedian Ed Gamble was asked to change a London Underground poster for his standup show, "Hot Diggity Dog," featuring a hot dog due to the transit network's ban on junk food advertising. Gamble, who is diabetic and co-hosts a food podcast, replaced the hot dog with a cucumber to comply with the policy. The ban on ads for high-fat, high-sugar, and high-salt foods has also affected other advertisements, sparking controversy and criticism from the tabloid press.

via The Associated Press|

#advertising #comedy #ed-gamble