American Heart Association comes out in favor of Arkansas Gov. Sanders’ plan to reduce sugar consumption
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The American Heart Association (AHA) has come out in support of Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ plan to cut down on sugary drink consumption.
The AHA said it had sent comments in support of the governor’s request to the USDA to prohibit sugary drink purchases with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) benefits in Arkansas.
The statement issued Wednesday continued that the policy and policies like it are met with “fierce opposition” from the soda industry.
For decades, the soda industry has opposed efforts by the Association and others to pass meaningful public policies to address the overconsumption of sugary drinks,” the statement reads. “This outrageous behavior continues with the industry’s opposition to removing sugary drinks from SNAP, even though sugary drinks are among the most purchased items by SNAP participants.”
AHA CEO Nancy Brown said sugary drink consumption leads to increased health risks.
“Arkansas and other states across the country are standing up to the soda industry and taking bold moves to improve the health of their citizens,” Brown said. “The facts are clear - sugary drinks are the largest source of added sugars in the U.S. diet, and sugary drink consumption can lead to cardiovascular disease.”
In addition to advocating for reducing sugary drink consumption in SNAP, the AHA has worked with public health partners across the country to increase sugary beverage taxes in several large cities.
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