More states are changing what SNAP benefits will cover at the grocery store.

Soda is now excluded from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in six more states: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, Florida, and West Virginia. Four of those states, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Florida, have banned candy as well.

These states join six others that signed similar waivers earlier this year.

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the changes are a start in addressing chronic diseases and other health issues.

“It is incredible to see so many states take action at this critical moment in our nation’s history and do something to begin to address chronic health problems. President Trump has changed the status quo, and the entire cabinet is taking action to Make America Healthy

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