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The percent of California restaurants that accept food stamps and are fast-food places. The state started the program to help feed welfare recipients who are unable to make their own meals, but officials now worry that it promotes unhealthy eating habits.

The percent of California restaurants that accept food stamps and are fast-food places. The state started the program to help feed welfare recipients who are unable to make their own meals, but officials now worry that it promotes unhealthy eating habits. 

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.