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A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics.

She said these food items "account for nearly 23 percent, or $25 billion, of all SNAP purchases" and that "given the relationship between junk food and poor health, our federal food assistance ...

Food stamp recipients could be prevented from purchasing soft drinks, candy, ice cream and more under a new House bill. Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, introduced the Healthy SNAP Act last week.

The following states are considering legislation to stop SNAP junk food and drink purchases: Arizona - bill being considered to stop purchases of soda products containing natural or artificial ...

Food stamp recipients could soon be barred from purchasing junk food including soft drinks, candy and ice cream under a new GOP house bill. U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma introduced “The ...