<![CDATA[This study aimed to analyze the association of food service satisfaction, prison environment, and macronutrient intake with the nutritional status of inmates. This research employed a quantitative method with a cross-sectional study design. A total of 81 inmates were selected through purposive sampling at class IIB prison in Sumedang Regency. Data collection involved questionnaires, measurements of height and weight, and two 24-hour dietary recall interviews. The results showed that more than half (53.1%) of the subjects were dissatisfied with the food service in the prison. Additionally, (50.6%) of the subjects reported feeling uncomfortable with the prison environment. More than half of the subjects also experienced a deficiency in nutrient intake, including energy (63%), protein (86.4%), and carbohydrates (85.2%). Meanwhile, (72.8%) of the subjects had an adequate fat intake. Based on the chi-square test, a significant relationship was found between the prison environment (p-value=0.000) and energy intake (p-value=0.028) with the nutritional status of the subjects. However, no significant relationship was found between satisfaction with food service (p-value=0.445), protein intake (p-value=0.381), fat intake (p-value=0.053), and carbohydrate intake (p-value=0.192) with nutritional status. Thus, the prison environment and energy intake are associated with inmates’ nutritional status, while food service satisfaction, protein, fat, and carbohydrate intake show no significant relationship.]]>
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