SNAP, Junk Food

SNAP Benefits Face Cuts as RFK Jr. Goes After Junk Food
The recently appointed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has signaled his intention to cut "junk" food purchases from being purchased using SNAP benefits.
Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to do
A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officials
Junk food in talks to be banned from SNAP
For many years, many lawmakers have tried and failed to ban sugary foods being purchased with SNAP benefits. However, the move had new backing from the Trump Administration. FOX News' Sean Langille reports on what this means.
States Target Use Of SNAP Benefits For Junk Food
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits help keep tens of millions of people across the country from going hungry. But Republicans across America have called for significant changes to be made to the SNAP program that could have a significant impact on what recipients can and cannot buy with their benefits.
Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP
A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the U.S. program that helps low-income families pay for nutritious food has been tried before — but it may soon get a boost from new Trump administration officials.
Tamera Mowry’s Husband Lambasted For Post About SNAP Ban On Junk Food
Adam Housley, heir to a Napa Valley vineyard and husband to Tamera Mowry, recounts his childhood memories observing "food stamp" fraud.
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SNAP Benefits In Focus: Trump Admin Targets Biden's Food Assistance Policies
The Trump administration plans to overhaul food assistance programs, with the new Department of Agriculture leadership promising to fix what they call Biden-era “financial mismanagement” of food benefits.
U.S. government debates banning certain foods from SNAP benefits
The U.S. government is once again considering the possibility of banning sugary drinks and snacks from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Junk food can increase Alzheimer’s risk
Diet can have a greater impact on a person’s chances of getting Alzheimer’s, according to new research. The Northeastern ...
In the land of junk food, the FDA proposes a front-of-pack nutrition label
As almost 75% of US adults are overweight or obese, the US Food and Drug Administration has announced a simple, mandatory ...
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KNUST Food Festival 2025 promotes mindful, sustainable food practices
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Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP but past efforts show it’s not easy
Rep. Josh Breechan, an Oklahoma Republican, sponsored the Healthy SNAP Act. “If someone wants to buy junk food on their own dime, that’s up to them,” he said. “But what we’re saying is ...
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10 Ways to Train Your Brain to Hate Junk Food
As explained in a New York Times Magazine piece, "The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food," there's no denying that ...
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Junk Food Taste Test: Healthier Alternatives Revealed
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High screen time, junk food triggering diabetes in young people: Study
High intake of calorie-dense diets, increased screen time, lack of sleep, and rising stress are identified as key factors for ...
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Say goodbye to junk food with SNAP? USDA proposal seeks to limit purchases
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture considers a proposal to restrict junk food purchases with food stamps, the debate intensifies over how to balance nutrition and accessibility for low-income ...