西弗吉尼亚州将禁止SNAP 用于苏打汽水 从2026年1月1日开始 以对抗肥胖症 West Virginia will ban SNAP use for soda starting Jan. 1, 2026, to fight obesity.

从2026年1月1日起,西弗吉尼亚州将成为第一个实施联邦豁免的州,禁止购买SNAP津贴的苏打汽水。 Starting on January 1, 2026, West Virginia will be the first state to implement a federal waiver prohibiting the purchase of soda with SNAP benefits. 这项行动是Patrick Morrisey州长公共卫生运动的组成部分,旨在解决该国肥胖症发病率最高的问题。 The action, which is a component of Governor Patrick Morrisey's public health campaign, attempts to address the state's highest rate of obesity in the country. 禁止所有含碳、含糖的饮料,包括饮食和无糖苏打水;但是,可使用SNAP资金购买水、果汁、牛奶和能源饮料。 All carbonated, sweetened beverages, including diet and sugar-free sodas, are prohibited; however, SNAP funds may be used to purchase water, juice, milk, and energy drinks. 该政策在2027年12月31日到期之前可再延长四次。 The policy may be extended up to four more times before it expires on December 31, 2027. 官员声称它促进更健康的开支,但零售商担心销售损失,特别是在边境城镇。 Officials claim it promotes healthier spending, but retailers are concerned about lost sales, particularly in border towns. 虽然领取者仍然可以自己用钱购买苏打水,但这一变化符合改善营养的更大倡议。 Although recipients can still purchase soda with their own money, the change is in line with larger initiatives to improve nutrition.