North Dakota submits proposal to ban candy, soda from food assistance

North Dakota is asking the federal government for permission to ban the use of food assistance benefits for soda, candy, and energy drinks. State health officials say the proposed change would promote better nutrition among SNAP recipients and strengthen the state’s case for additional federal health funding. If approved, retailers across North Dakota will need to update their systems, and about 83,000 residents who rely on SNAP could see the change take effect within months. Mary Steurer with North Dakota Monitor has the full story.

Mary Steurer

North Dakota Monitor

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