Proponents say taxpayer money shouldn't subsidize junk food. Critics say it could exacerbate hunger in places without easy ...

Mexico says a government-sponsored junk food ban in schools has taken effect as the country tries to tackle one of the ...

A bill that would prevent Texas SNAP recipients from using their benefits to purchase junk food is moving forward in the ...

Efforts to keep junk foods from being paid for by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are increasing at the ...

A bill in the Texas legislature would prohibit purchasing junk food, including soda, energy drinks, candy, chips and cookies, with SNAP benefits.

Individuals on food stamps are shown to have a higher rate of obesity and, therefore, a higher risk of other chronic illnesses than non-participants. This is in large part because “junk” foods make up ...

Republican lawmakers push proposals to ban the purchase of junk foods, such as sodas, with SNAP benefits. Several bills have already been put forward this year.

The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban food stamp recipients from buying things like soda, chips and candy.

A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics.

Food stamp recipients could soon be barred from using their benefits to buy chips, sodas and other types of junk food under a bill that passed the Texas Senate. “This bill isn’t about limiting ...

A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics.