Dietary Scale
Definition
An official schedule specifying the quantity, calorie content, and nutritional composition of food a prison must serve, often varying by labour classification, age, or medical need.
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- Prison Accommodation, Food and Medical Care (UGC-NET Unit VIII)An official schedule specifying the quantity and nutritional composition of food a prison must serve, often varying by labour classification, age or medical ne...
- Prison Conditions: Accommodation, Food, and Healthcare Standards