COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is among more than 20 states approved to limit what people can buy with food assistance benefits under a new federal effort to promote healthier food choices.
The program affected is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. It helps low-income families buy groceries. Under the new changes, states can block the purchase of items like soda, candy, energy drinks and some desserts using SNAP funds.
Federal leaders say the goal is to improve nutrition and make sure taxpayer money supports healthier diets…