各国考虑从SNAP的好处中禁止苏打水和糖果,以解决健康问题,引发辩论。 States consider banning sodas and candy from SNAP benefits to combat health issues, sparking debate.

多个州的议案旨在限制SNAP从覆盖苏打水和糖果等垃圾食品中受益,针对肥胖症和糖尿病等健康问题。 Bills in multiple states aim to restrict SNAP benefits from covering junk food like sodas and candy, targeting health issues like obesity and diabetes. Idaho立法者暂停了一项类似的法案,以完善其定义,而得克萨斯州则提议从SNAP资格中取消苏打水。 Idaho lawmakers paused a similar bill to refine its definitions, while Texas proposed removing sodas from SNAP eligibility. 批评者担心这些措施可能会影响健康物品并限制食物选择自由。 Critics worry these measures could affect healthy items and limit food choice freedom. 超过134,000名爱达荷安人使用SNAP。 Over 134,000 Idahoans use SNAP.