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flag West Virginia passed a health bill with "Food is Medicine," a fitness fund, and a revived fitness test, aiming to improve health outcomes despite concerns over cost and effectiveness.

flag West Virginia lawmakers passed the Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026, a prevention-focused bill aiming to improve the state’s poor health outcomes. flag It includes a “Food is Medicine” program using Medicaid, a Healthy Lifestyles Fund, and a revived Presidential Fitness Test. flag While supported by House leaders for reducing long-term healthcare costs, the bill faces criticism over concerns about government expansion, reliance on federal funding, and the effectiveness of the outdated fitness test. flag Some lawmakers and experts suggest alternatives like Ohio’s student-led fitness challenge as more effective models. flag The bill’s success hinges on implementation and sustained support.

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