New SNAP Restrictions Affect Millions

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Starting Thursday, five states will have new rules for food stamps. People cannot use benefits to buy soda, candy, and other unhealthy foods.

Government officials want to help people be healthier. They hope this will reduce diseases like obesity and diabetes.

But many people worry about these new food rules. Stores may have problems, and customers might be confused at checkout.

For many years, people could buy almost any food with SNAP. Now, some states can stop people from buying certain items.

These changes will affect about 1.4 million people in these states. Some say healthy food costs too much, which is a bigger issue.

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What new rules will start on Thursday?

Five states will have new rules for food stamps.

What do government officials want to achieve with these new rules?

They want to help people be healthier and reduce diseases like obesity and diabetes.

How many people will be affected by these changes?

About 1.4 million people in these states will be affected.

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