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June 13, 2026BMC NutritionOpen Access

Digesting detention: how to document eating patterns in jail

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ESElizabeth SchmitterNTNicolette I. Teufel‐ShoneSSSara Shuman

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates a food intake questionnaire's feasibility in jail, suggesting it can improve dietary research.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a dietary assessment tool for inmates.
  • Developed a questionnaire using a cycle menu and commissary list from a rural county jail.
  • Participants documented food intake over four days, providing feedback on the tool's appropriateness.
  • Estimated caloric and nutrient intakes using NutritionCalc Plus® and compared them to Dietary Reference Intakes.
  • Of the 65 recruited, 61 participants completed the questionnaire, providing valuable feedback on its accuracy.
  • Women reported excess caloric intake while men reported insufficient caloric intake.
  • Sodium consumption exceeded recommended levels, and participants consumed inadequate fruits, vegetables, and minerals.

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Schmitter et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf3d6faef96ed7f0563dbhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-026-01393-2
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