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SNAP Benefits Face Cuts as RFK Jr. Goes After Junk Food


Published on 2025-02-21 16:00:49 - Newsweek
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  • 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.

The article from MSN discusses the potential cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which are crucial for millions of low-income Americans. Amidst these proposed reductions, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate, has criticized the program for allowing the purchase of junk food, arguing that it contributes to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Kennedy Jr. advocates for changes to SNAP to promote healthier eating habits, suggesting restrictions on what can be bought with SNAP benefits. This stance has sparked a debate on the balance between providing food assistance and promoting nutritional health, with critics arguing that such restrictions could limit the autonomy of SNAP recipients and might not address the root causes of poor dietary choices. Meanwhile, the looming cuts to SNAP benefits are raising concerns about increased food insecurity among vulnerable populations.

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