What To Expect From The New Administration on Food and Nutrition Policy
Posted by Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity on January 21, 2025
In this Spotlight Exclusive, we speak with Helena Bottemiller Evich, Food Fix newsletter founder and editor-in-chief, about the potential shifts in food and nutrition policy under the new administration. As the Farm Bill faces congressional gridlock, questions linger about how programs like SNAP will adapt without significant legislative changes. Evich notes that Republicans need Democrats to get the bill passed, “[a]nd if they need Democrats to get it done, then that means that they can’t go after SNAP benefits or try to meaningfully cut SNAP.” SNAP error rates have increased in recent years and over or underpayment have been contributing factors to why the Elon Musk-led DOGE effort has targeted the program for cuts. At the same time, there is a growing focus on innovative approaches, such as “food as medicine” initiatives, which include produce prescriptions and medically tailored meals designed to tackle diet-related diseases. Evich also discusses the new administration’s potential interest in improving nutrition standards and addressing concerns around food additives, signaling a broader shift in priorities that could shape the future of food and health policy in the U.S.
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