"SNAP is a great way to help low-income people get food, but its big flaw is that it also pays for junk foods," writes a ...

Junk food purchases using SNAP benefits have been banned in three more states, taking the national total to six. Arkansas, Idaho and Utah have all had waivers approved that will ban unhealthy ...

In one large study, researchers found that compared with people who snacked on nutritious whole foods, like apples, oranges, nuts and seeds, those who snacked on junk foods, such as cookies, candy ...

From underrated chips and candy bars to regional snacks and ethnic desserts, here are 21 lesser-known foods to try on National Junk Food Day. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

A Pennsylvania state lawmaker has introduced a bill to exclude junk food from SNAP benefits. Representative Alec Ryncavage (R ...

The legislation to ban junk food on SNAP, SB 379, was officially signed by the Governor on June 20, 2025. If you are on SNAP ...

They were 2X more likely to opt for chips than candy (10% vs. 5%), making chips the top junk food in South Dakota and the only state where chips ranked number one.

About 23% of the cost of food stamps, which cost the federal government more than $100 billion per year, goes to cover soft drinks, candy, unhealthy snacks, and desserts.

Gov. Abbott wants junk food off the SNAP list. ... "Let’s make Texas Healthy Again, I filed SB 379 to prohibit candy, soda, chips and other junk foods from being purchased with SNAP-food stamps.

Sugary soft drinks, candy and highly processed foods are no longer welcome in Mexico’s elementary, middle and high schools. It’s part of an effort to battle one of the world’s worst obesity and ...

Candy is the number one junk food in Utah, with 13% of residents naming it as a favorite, ... If you're a stress eater, before you sit down for a meal or a snack, ...