While SNAP Assistance is a very good food program families have difficult nutritional needs. It is valuable that the government shouldn’t control the nutrients people choose to buy. This is unnecessary because the percentage of obese children in America are 35.7 percent about a million people have sugar diabetes. Families have different needs! some families have obese adults and children with diabetes (Dewitt 1). This is very harmful conditions for a human. Some people are born with these various conditions instead of gaining this condition over time. People usually lose this condition over time and some constantly suffer with these conditions over time. So yes, it is important that people need nutrition but is it necessary no. Some people may buy this nutritional food, but that doesn't mean they will actually eat it. people choose to eat what they want to eat. So therefore, that mean if these people are forced to buy something they don’t eat it will go to waste. So would you rather this food goes to the people who will actually eat it or to people who are just buying it because you said so. Individuals or families choosing solely from healthful benefits plan wouldn't always enjoy the so called excellent nutrition plan. The healthy basic plan has more than twice the fiber, iron, and vitamin E. Almost twice the potassium, calcium, and magnesium; at least 40 …show more content…
They also must reapply for SNAP periodically. Typically every 6 to 12 months for most families, every 12 to 24 months for seniors and people with disabilities. Adults without dependents may only receive three months of benefits during any three year period if they are not making a minimum of 20 hours per week or participating in a training program. SNAP offers Nutrition Assistance to millions of eligible, low income individuals, families, and provides economic benefits to communities(Black 1). The food and nutrition service works with state agencies, nutrition educators, neighborhoods, and faith based organization to ensure that those eligible for Nutrition Assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits. FNS AISD works with state partners and the retail community to improve program administration and ensure program integrity. About 80% of nearly $1 trillion dollars Farm Bill currently under investigation with congress deals with food and nutrition programs such as food stamps, the biggest of which is the Supplemental Nutrition Program (Montgomery 1). There are arguments for substantial cuts of SNAP, and it increases as well, because as we all know, the economy hasn’t exactly taken off, especially for the poor. SNAP already limits what people can buy: No non-food items. No alcohol. No tobacco. No supplements. No pet food. No food to be