Several states will begin restricting the types of food and drink that can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits next year, following a coordinated federal and state push to refocus the program on nutrition.

The SNAP Food Restriction Waiver allows states to limit the purchase of certain foods and beverages with SNAP benefits.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun ordered changes to what Indiana's food benefits will pay for, but activists worry it will hurt SNAP recipients.

Iowa’s new restrictions on SNAP benefits aim to improve health, but Paige Chickering, manager of the Save the Children Network in Iowa, says they’re making things even more difficult for folks who are already struggling.