Banning Sugary Drinks from Food Stamps Could Save Money and Lives
Researchers used computer models to study what would happen if the government stopped letting people use food stamps (SNAP benefits) to buy sugary drinks like …
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Helping Military Families Get Food Assistance They Need
About one in four military families struggle to put enough food on the table. A program called WIC helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children get …
Read MoreFood Vouchers Help People Eat More Veggies, But Don't Lower Blood Sugar
Researchers gave some people with diabetes who struggle to afford food a $65 monthly voucher to buy healthy groceries. After 6 months, people who got the …
Read MoreText Messages Alone Don't Help Families Sign Up for Food Assistance
Researchers wanted to see if sending text messages could help more families sign up for WIC, a government program that provides food and nutrition help for …
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