Prison study could show better diet reduces violence - The Guardian 29th January 2008

A three-year trial in British prisons is to be launched to establish whether improvements in the diets of inmates can cut violence and antisocial behaviour. Those involved in the trial say success could have profound social implications. Experts hope to find that ensuring prisoners have recommended levels of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids reduces the number of times they break prison rules, through fighting or stealing from other inmates. If they are right then it is possible that raising nutritional standards among communities where offending is high could cut crime levels.

Additional Stories

Prison study to investigate link between junk food and violence - The Independent 29th January 2008

Better diet could stop criminals from getting a taste of porridge - The Times 29th January 2008

Inmate discipline faces diet test - BBC Health News 28th January 2008