 — Government benefits should only be spent on nutritious foods
Obesity is one of the leading health challenges in the U.S., so why is the federal government subsidizing it among low-income Americans?
This question comes to mind in response to President Biden’s efforts to increase benefits for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s largest food relief program for low-income individuals. However, any changes in SNAP — formerly known as food stamps — should be tied to reforms that promote healthier eating. Public health experts, big-city mayors, and even SNAP beneficiaries support such a move.
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