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Starting January 1, five states (Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia) will implement waivers restricting the purchase of certain unhealthy foods like soda and candy with SNAP benefits, aiming to improve public health but facing logistical challenges and mixed evidence on effectiveness.
Starting January 1, five states (Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia) will implement waivers restricting the purchase of certain unhealthy foods like soda and candy with SNAP benefits, aiming to improve public health but facing logistical challenges and mixed evidence on effectiveness.
Starting January 1, five states (Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia) will implement new restrictions on certain food purchases with SNAP benefits, mainly targeting soda, candy, and other unhealthy foods, as part of a broader effort to improve public health and reduce diet-related diseases. The changes are expected to face logistical challenges and controversy, with concerns about their impact on recipients and retail costs.
Starting January 1, five states (Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia) implemented new restrictions on certain foods, like soda and candy, that can be purchased with SNAP benefits, aiming to improve public health but facing logistical and effectiveness concerns.
Six additional states will restrict the use of SNAP benefits on processed 'junk' foods like soda, candy, and energy drinks starting in 2026, as part of efforts to promote healthier eating and combat chronic diseases, with previous waivers granted to six other states earlier this year.