How do prisoners get fat in jail? Unpacking the surprising factors.
                                
                                
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                                According to one systematic review, between 43% and 73% of incarcerated individuals report weight gain during their sentence, begging the question: How do prisoners get fat in jail? The answer is a complex issue driven by nutritional, psychological, and environmental factors.