Evaluation of the Nutritional Quality of Commissary Foods Offered in American Women's Prisons.
J Correct Health Care
; 24(3): 264-275, 2018 07.
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ABSTRACT
Weight gain and obesity among female prisoners is of public health concern. This study analyzed the nutritional quality of commissary food and recipes cooked within eight women's prisons in the United States. Food items from commissary lists were categorized into the MyPlate food groups. Nutrition Data System for Research was used to analyze the nutritional content of recipes ( N = 175). Mean nutrient content, percent Daily Values, and food group servings were calculated. Recipes were generally high in sodium, saturated fat, added sugars, and calories but low in vitamin D. Commissary items and recipes were both low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and excessive in refined grains. Additional research is needed to inform policies that ensure commissary offerings better reflect dietary recommendations.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Prisões
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Serviços de Alimentação
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Valor Nutritivo
Limite:
Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Correct Health Care
Assunto da revista:
SAUDE PUBLICA
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos