For years, the federal government has steered clear of regulating junk food, fast food and ultra-processed food. Now attitudes are changing. Some members of President-elect Donald Trump's inner ...

"If someone wants to buy junk food on their own dime, that’s up to them. But what we’re saying is, don’t ask the taxpayer to pay for it and then also expect the taxpayer to pick up the tab ...

A U.S. House bill introduced earlier this month would bar those on food stamps from using them to buy soft drinks, candy and ...

She speaks English and a little French. Pizza is the United States' favorite junk food, hitting top spot in 37 out of 50 states, but nutrition experts say it doesn't have to be an unhealthy choice.

On the campaign trail, Trump solidified his endorsement of McDonald’s by working the drive-thru of one of the fast food chain’s Pennsylvania restaurants. “It’s great stuff,” Trump told ...

Eating junk food has become a common practice nowadays. But its high sugar, salt and fat content can harm our health. Here's how you can stop eating it and make healthier choices. Make a weekly meal ...

Food stamp recipients could soon be barred from purchasing junk food including soft drinks, candy and ice cream under a new GOP house bill. U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma introduced “The ...

The bill would exclude junk food from benefits provided by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the official name for food stamps — while requiring any SNAP-eligible foods to ...

Food stamp recipients could be prevented from purchasing soft drinks, candy, ice cream and more under a new House bill. Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, introduced the Healthy SNAP Act last week.