A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the nutritional value of food, along with the nutrition-related health of incarcerated individuals, in State correctional institutions in this Commonwealth and to issue a report of its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives.
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Overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the nutritional value of food and the health of incarcerated individuals in Pennsylvania’s state correctional institutions. The study will examine the food served, dietary intake, and health conditions of various populations within the facilities, including general, vegetarian, diabetic, and religious groups. The commission is also tasked with analyzing the cost-effectiveness of menu changes and recommending legislative actions to improve the nutritional quality of incarcerated individuals’ diets and address related health concerns.
Key provisions
- Analyze the nutritional value of food served in correctional facilities, including macronutrient percentages.
- Assess the dietary intake of a representative sample of incarcerated individuals.
- Evaluate the palatability of food and its alignment with incarcerated individuals’ preferences.
- Examine the health and illness prevalence among incarcerated populations.
- Conduct a cost-benefit analysis of menu modifications to increase nutritional value.
- Recommend legislative actions to improve incarcerated individuals’ nutrition and health.
- Analyze the nutritional value of commissary items.
- Assess menu options for specific populations (general, vegetarian, diabetic, religious).
Who is affected
- Incarcerated individuals in Pennsylvania
- The Department of Corrections
- The Joint State Government Commission
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- Pn 1374 Html
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Danielle Friel Otten
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