密西西比寻求美国农业部的豁免,限制SNAP购买食糖食品,促进健康饮食。 Mississippi seeks USDA waiver to limit SNAP purchases of sugary foods and boost healthy eating.

密西西比州州长Tate Reeves已要求美国农业部放弃豁免,限制对添加糖和糖饮料中高含量食品的SNAP福利,不包括单成糖和低卡路里加糖饮料。 Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has requested a USDA waiver to restrict SNAP benefits for foods high in added sugars and sugary drinks, excluding single-ingredient sugars and low-calorie sweetened beverages. 该提案将允许通过 " 加倍食用 " 方案购买热、准备好的鸡,并推广新鲜产品。 The proposal would allow purchases of hot, prepared chicken and promote fresh produce through the Double Up Food Bucks Program. 该举措与国家卫生举措一致,并遵循12个州的类似豁免规定。 The move aligns with national health initiatives and follows similar waivers in 12 states. SNAP福利可能由于联邦政府持续停业而延迟。 SNAP benefits may be delayed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.