Food Stamps Subsidize $2.1 Billion A Year In Soda Purchases; Here’s Why Restrictions

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On first glance, it's easy to get upset with new research that shows food stamps subsidize $2.1 billion worth of sugary drink purchases–mainly soda–per year. And indeed, it's fairly depressing that such a large amount of taxpayer money goes towards something that, as the researchers put it, seems "misaligned with the goals of helping low-income families live active, healthy lives." But tempting as it is to just impose further restrictions on Food Stamp purchases, I'm not so sure it would really solve any problems. If we really want to help poor Americans make healthier choices, why not just make it easier for them to do so? More »Post from: Blisstree
 
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