(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Starting next year in Missouri, highly processed food will be cut from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Missouri is one of 18 states pushing for SNAP food-choice waivers, under the Make America Healthy Again Initiative. The goal behind the effort is to encourage healthier food choices, and try to reverse chronic diseases, tied to eating unhealthy foods.

“We are incredibly thankful for Secretary Rollins’ approval of our waiver,” said Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe . “ Missouri is proud to partner with the Trump administration on the Make America Healthy Again movement as we refocus SNAP to maximize nutritional health for families while also supporting the abundant agricultural output of our state.”

Missouri is one of many states receiving US

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