Nutritional adequacy of meals and commissary items provided to individuals incarcerated in a southwest, rural county jail in the United States

Nutritional adequacy of meals and commissary items provided to individuals incarcerated in a southwest, rural county jail in the United States

Abstract Background Poor diet may contribute to deleterious chronic health among individuals incarcerated. Yet, limited research has evaluated the nutritional content of menus and commissary items provided in jails. Thus, this study assessed the macronutrient distribution, caloric composition, and d...

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Main Authors: Nanette V. Lopez, Ary Spilkin, Julianne Brauer, Rachelle Phillips, Bonnie Kuss, Gabrielle Delio, Ricky Camplain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
Subjects:
Incarceration
Jail menu
Nutrition
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-022-00593-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-022-00593-w

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