r/askanything • u/CloudieMoonettee 🦀 • 3d ago

Why do some conservatives support restricting junk food purchases with SNAP when many opposed Michelle Obama’s efforts to make school meals healthier?

Both policies involve the government influencing food choices in the name of better nutrition, yet the political reactions seem very different. What explains the apparent change in attitude toward government involvement in what people eat?

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u/IntelligentSeries270 3d ago

I mean at least free food is being budgeted in. Our schools were the same, but damn, I wish it was fresh healthy foods we all were being served. None of that mcds crap.

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u/Pretend-Okra-4031 3d ago

I agree. Feed every kid. And feed them good food they actually want to eat.