Starting January 1, five U.S. states—Utah, West Virginia, Indiana, and Nebraska—will implement new restrictions on the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. These changes, supported by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, aim to prevent SNAP funds from being used for soda, candy, and energy drinks. This policy shift moves away from the previous federal allowance for purchasing most food items, with proponents arguing against subsidizing unhealthy food choices for recipients.