As Oklahoma strives to promote healthier lifestyles among its residents, significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are set to take effect. Designed to encourage better dietary choices, these new regulations aim to limit the purchase of certain unhealthy items.
Oklahoma SNAP restrictions on certain foods takes effect Sunday
Oklahoma is implementing changes to SNAP benefits, restricting the purchase of certain unhealthy items to encourage healthier habits among residents.
Oklahoma is implementing changes to its SNAP benefits program, restricting the purchase of certain items to promote healthier habits among residents. >> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning Newsletter The SNAP Healthy Food Waiver goes into effect on Sunday, aiming to make all Oklahomans healthier. Under this new waiver, items such as different kinds of candy and soft drinks are no longer eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. Candy bars, gummies, soda, and energy drinks are all things that fall under those categories. For some Oklahomans, they think these changes are the right move for developing healthy habits. “Habits go from when you’re a child to when you’re an adult. Yeah, we create healthy habits now, we won’t have to worry about the things we have to worry about now. Childhood obesity does turn into adult obesity and morbid obesity. I feel like it’s just the habits that we can change now,” said Alicia, a grocery store customer. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. For a full list of what you can and cannot purchase with SNAP benefits after the change, click here.
Oklahoma is implementing changes to its SNAP benefits program, restricting the purchase of certain items to promote healthier habits among residents.
>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning Newsletter
The SNAP Healthy Food Waiver goes into effect on Sunday, aiming to make all Oklahomans healthier.
Under this new waiver, items such as different kinds of candy and soft drinks are no longer eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. Candy bars, gummies, soda, and energy drinks are all things that fall under those categories.
For some Oklahomans, they think these changes are the right move for developing healthy habits.
“Habits go from when you’re a child to when you’re an adult. Yeah, we create healthy habits now, we won’t have to worry about the things we have to worry about now. Childhood obesity does turn into adult obesity and morbid obesity. I feel like it’s just the habits that we can change now,” said Alicia, a grocery store customer.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
For a full list of what you can and cannot purchase with SNAP benefits after the change, click here.
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Key Takeaways
- The Oklahoma SNAP Healthy Food Waiver takes effect on Sunday.
- Unhealthy items like candy and soft drinks will no longer be eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits.
- The initiative aims to help Oklahomans develop healthier eating habits.
- Opinions on these changes highlight their potential positive impact on childhood obesity.
FAQ
What is the SNAP Healthy Food Waiver?
The SNAP Healthy Food Waiver is a new initiative in Oklahoma that restricts the purchase of certain unhealthy items with SNAP benefits.
What items are no longer eligible for SNAP purchase?
Items such as candy bars, gummy candies, sodas, and energy drinks are now excluded from eligible purchases.
When did these changes take effect?
The changes are set to begin on Sunday, February 15th.
