Health SquareOffs

Agenda narratives always get the right amount of attention one way or another.

We must all do our part and wear masks, only for two weeks, to flatten curve. Also, stand at least 7 feet away from each other at all times (6 feet for COVID was made up with no science so 7 feet is the new distance). Once big pharma has a vax, it will be mandatory to go to grocery store, etc.

SNAP money should (i) serve basic nutritional needs, not empty food and (ii) should help farmers, not companies making empty caloric food.

if taxpayers are paying then should require healthier eating for better health in long term

Our taxes shouldn’t be paying for other people’s junk food.

The United States has one of the highest rates of Type 1 diabetes incidences and high prevalence , around 1 in 6. Diet and being active, which most of us can do does wonders, whether on SNAP or not, most of us would benefit from consuming less sugar and taking the stairs.

The purpose of SNAP is to provide food-purchasing assistance to low- and no-income individuals and families, helping them maintain adequate nutrition and health. It should not be used for anything else.

Curbing sugary foods & drinks significantly decreases chronic illness, which saves tax $$ on health care. The healthier our food choices, the healthier we are. Healthier = happier.

Sugary foods are not a necessity. The US has an obesity crisis that is costing taxpayers hundreds of millions every year. I like the sugar tax that Europe is using to help pay for the government health care costs related to junk food consumption.

Sugary food is not essential. SNAP is for people who need to eat food they need not to go hungry. More healthy choices are beneficial for all.

So taxpayers are 100% funding SNAP and those benefits should be used properly. If SNAP recipients use benefits to buy soda, candy, cake, and other sugary products, we, the taxpayers will also be funding their healthcare for diabetes and other chronic ailments. Enough is enough.

People on SNAP may have a proclivity for unhealthy eating. Just as SNAP can't be used for cigarettes and alcohol, it shouldn't be wasted on surgery sodas and unhealthy snack foods.

I'm in favor of eliminating the entire snap program.

Restricting sugary items ensures taxpayer-funded SNAP benefits support public health goals by encouraging the purchase of more nutrient-dense foods, thereby combating diet-related diseases.

No reason for SNAP to add to the bad eating habits. Stick to necessary nutrition.

These types of food are not necessary and should focus on essential foods only.

No place in a nutritious diet!

Let's have some common sense health reform and get back to the basics of making healthy and affordable food available to all.

Sugary foods and drink are not necessary in an healthy diet, which was the original intendent purpose of the program. You want snacks food and junk food, go work. SNAP need to resort back to the old food stamp rules. Again, don't like it, then go to work.

Sugary foods do not sustain a healthy body. You wind up gaining fat - yes that is a weight - , decaying teeth, addiction to sugar. Add all the salt that goes along with that and there is very little nutrition to fuel your brain and the rest of your body.

diabetes is epidemic in the U$ - thanks to sugar being in everything...