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In a win for the advocates of Make America Healthy Again (Maha), six more states have allowed them to ban soda, candy and other high-sugar junk foods, which is known as the union’s funding, but known as the state-run supplementary nutrition aid program, snap.
Wavers, which amend the statutory definition of eligible food for purchase under Snap, was provided to West Virginia, Florida, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. New sanctions to what can be purchased and what cannot be done will be applicable in 2026.
Six new waves bring the number of states that have demanded to limit the snap procurement of junk food to 12. Earlier this year, other states receiving waves from the Trump administration were Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana, Arkansas, Idaho and Utah.
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Arkansas is one of the 12 states, which was a discount to restrict some food procurement under the supplementary nutrition aid program, known as SNAP. Arkansas Gop village on the right. Sarah Hukabi Sanders. (Getty image)
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior said, “For years, Snap has used the taxpayer dollar to fund soda and candy, products, which fuel the epidemic of the US diabetes and chronic disease.”,
“These wavers help bring back the actual food to the center of the program and empower states to lead allegations to protect public health.”
Agriculture Secretary Brook Rolins has praised historical efforts that explain, mostly Republican -led, has created to help improve the health and nutrition assistance provided through SNAP.
According to a report by the Trump administration released earlier this year, on an average, 42 million low -income Americans receive food stamp assistance every month, including one of the five American children.
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Agriculture Secretary Brook Rolins has praised the historical efforts that explain, mostly Republican -led, has taken to help improve the health and nutrition assistance provided through SNAP. (Getty image/istock)
After the latest announcement of the new discounts, Rollins said, “It is incredible to see that in this important moment in the history of our country, many states took action and started doing something to overcome old health problems.” “President Trump has changed the status quo, and the entire cabinet is taking action to make America healthy again. … These state waves promote healthy options for needy families.”
Of 12 states Thus given Snap Waves till now, They will ban all Snap funds from being used to purchase sugars drinks including soda, while at least eight states have indicated a plan to ban Snap Fund for Candy Purchase. Some states, such as Florida, Louisiana and Nebraska, will clearly impose restriction on energy drinks, such as Arkansas, indicated that drinks with less than 50% natural juice will be banned.
ABC News Medical Correspondent Darren Sutton argued the move, although there is a lack of evidence as an attempt to improve health results.
The USDA Wavers allows states to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks using SNAP benefits. The program is federally funded but state-managed. (AP Photo/Jeff Chew, File)
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According to ABC News, “There is no evidence that reaching soda will actually fight these conditions.” “Chinese is one of the convicts that you always have to take care of.”
Sutton reported that the US diet guidelines recommend that men do not have more than 35 grams of sugar per day, while women are said to limit it to 25 grams per day.
