Under the newly approved waivers, specific categories of food will no longer be eligible for purchase with SNAP.

How is “junk food” defined for food policies like taxes? A combination of food category, processing, and nutrients can determine which foods should be subject to health-related policies, according to ...

At this Oklahoma City grocery store, the shelves are nearly filled of tea, coffee, hot chocolate mix, sparkling water and electrolyte drinks. Some of these items could be excluded from SNAP purchases ...

Junk food consumption in children causes obesity, and is linked to poorer academic performance as well as physical and mental health problems in adulthood Open any restaurant menu and you’ll find a ...

Missouri submitted a waiver to the U.S. Department of Agriculture requesting to certify candy, desserts, soft drinks, and ...

A LocalCircles survey reveals that nearly half of packaged foods on India's quick-commerce apps are ultra-processed or junk, ...

With childhood obesity and related health issues on the rise in India, junk food addiction is becoming a silent threat. From chips and sugary drinks to processed snacks, many children consume far more ...