#849 - Calley Means - Is Our Food Supply Making Us Sick?
Modern Wisdom
Food Policy Failures: SNAP and Health Risks
This chapter examines the adverse effects of U.S. food policies on low-income families, particularly through the lens of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It critiques the problematic inclusion of sugary beverages in SNAP spending, emphasizing how these choices perpetuate poor health outcomes and undermine USDA nutrition guidelines. The discussion calls for a reevaluation of food subsidies, highlighting the hidden costs of ultra-processed foods and the urgent need for policies that prioritize public health.
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