USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has sounded alarms about the health crisis spawned by current federal food programs, especially SNAP, which permits purchases of unhealthy foods. The U.S. spends $370 million daily on nutrition programs that contribute to obesity and related chronic diseases, posing dire financial implications for the healthcare system. Reforms are being proposed to limit unhealthy food purchases and realign food subsidies, but critics caution that doing so may exacerbate food access issues, particularly in underserved areas where nutritious options are limited.
We spend $370 million a day on nutrition programs... That's just USDA. That is a stunning number. We've got to do better.
SNAP benefits currently allow purchases of junk food... worsening obesity and diabetes among low-income families.
Republican lawmakers introduce bills to ban junk food from SNAP, arguing taxpayers shouldn't fund products that lead to costly health problems.
Critics claim restrictions ignore food deserts, affordability issues, and government subsidies that make unhealthy foods cheaper than nutritious options.
Collection
[
|
...
]