Do prisoners get enough to eat? An investigation into prison nutrition
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According to a 2024 report by the Pennsylvania Prison Society, 80% of men and 70% of women surveyed in state prisons reported being hungry every day between meals. This statistic underscores a serious and ongoing concern regarding the nutritional adequacy of food served to incarcerated individuals in the United States and globally. The question of whether prisoners receive enough to eat is a complex issue, involving legal mandates, budgetary constraints, and significant public health implications.
