内布拉斯加州成为第一个禁止为购买苏打水和能源饮料提供SNAP福利的州,目的是促进更健康的饮食。 Nebraska becomes first state to ban SNAP benefits for buying soda and energy drinks, aiming to promote healthier eating.

内布拉斯加州已成为第一个获得联邦豁免的州,以禁止利用SNAP津贴购买苏打水和能源饮料。 Nebraska has become the first state to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks using SNAP benefits. 这一决定旨在促进健康的饮食习惯,影响到该州大约152 000名国家营养行动计划参与者。 This decision, aimed at promoting healthier eating habits, affects around 152,000 SNAP participants in the state. 州长Jim Pillen支持这项行动, 表示纳税人不应补贴不健康饮料。 Governor Jim Pillen supports the move, stating that taxpayers should not subsidize unhealthy drinks. 然而,批评者认为,禁令增加了成本和行政负担,可能会增加面临粮食无保障的人的耻辱感。 However, critics argue that the ban adds costs and administrative burdens and may increase stigma for those facing food insecurity. SNAP是一个1000亿美元的计划 为大约4200万美国人服务。 SNAP is a $100 billion program serving about 42 million Americans.