As part of the Trump Administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, Arkansas, Indiana, and Idaho are pioneering restrictions on SNAP purchases, targeting soda and candy to promote healthier food choices among low-income Americans. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has filed a USDA waiver to prohibit state SNAP funds from purchasing sodas, fruit drinks with less than 50% natural juice, candy, and other "unhealthy drinks" starting in 2026 for five years, while the food industry strongly opposes these measures, warning of operational chaos and customer confusion at checkout. Industry organizations like FMI advocate for alternative approaches such as dietitian-supported resources and enhanced access to affordable fruits and vegetables rather than restrictive limitations, highlighting the ongoing debate between government intervention and industry-preferred educational initiatives in addressing America's chronic disease crisis through nutrition assistance programs.