Tag: Soda ban

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), improved nutrition is linked to better academic achievement, higher graduation rates, and fewer behavioral problems among students. This critical connection between diet and learning is a primary motivator behind policies to ban junk food and soda on school campuses nationwide.

According to numerous official statements and filings, the American Heart Association is not against removing soda from SNAP; in fact, they actively support and advocate for policies that would prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for sugary beverages. This position aligns with their long-standing mission to reduce cardiovascular disease by decreasing the consumption of sugary drinks.