Soda Purchases Declined 13 Percent After SNAP Sugary Drink Restrictions, Study Finds
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Wed, 26 August 2026Thu, 3 September 2026
What it is about
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Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
theepochtimes.com
independent.co.uk
26 Aug, 17:54over 8 days3 Sept, 21:55
How it spread - 2 original reports
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- theepochtimes.com17:54first to report
Ten states banned soda and candy purchases with SNAP benefits to ensure taxpayer dollars provide nutrition and improve health outcomes.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- independent.co.uk21:55
Restricting sugary drink purchases for SNAP recipients will ‘help put real food back at the center of the program,’ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said