Health ❯Nutrition

Public Health

Public Health Nutrition Health Policy Poverty Legislation Food Access Food Assistance Programs Hunger Issues Food Policy Welfare Programs

3 ARTICLES

last wk.

Texas Seeks USDA Approval to Restrict SNAP Purchases of Soda and Candy

Governor Greg Abbott formally requests a federal waiver to limit the use of food assistance benefits for sugary drinks and candy, aligning with similar efforts in other Republican-led states.

17 ARTICLES

last mo.

Arkansas and Indiana Submit SNAP Waivers to Restrict Soda and Candy Purchases

12 ARTICLES

last mo.

West Virginia Leads with Soda Ban Under SNAP and Food Dye Restrictions

8 ARTICLES

2mo ago

RFK Jr.’s Early Moves as Health Secretary Stir Vaccine Concerns and Food Policy Shifts

7 ARTICLES

2mo ago

USDA Cuts $1 Billion in Food Assistance Programs for Schools and Food Banks