西弗吉尼亚州试图禁止SNAP的苏打水津贴,引发关于营养和福利的辩论。 West Virginia seeks to ban SNAP benefits for soda, sparking debate over nutrition and welfare.

西弗吉尼亚州正在寻求一项豁免,以禁止为购买苏打水提供SNAP福利,目的是把重点放在营养食品上。 West Virginia is seeking a waiver to ban SNAP benefits for buying soda, aiming to focus on nutritious foods. 其他州的类似提案, 如爱达荷州众议院法案109, 试图将糖果和苏打水排除在SNAP覆盖范围之外, Similar proposals in other states, like Idaho's House Bill 109, seek to exclude candy and soda from SNAP coverage, part of a broader "Make America Healthy Again" movement. 批评者认为,这种限制会起反作用,并可能使SNAP在商店的接受复杂化。 Critics argue such restrictions are counterproductive and could complicate SNAP's acceptance in stores. 支持者相信,这将有助于减少肥胖和改善健康。 Supporters believe it will help reduce obesity and improve health.