Do Prisoners Eat Better than Public School Students?

15 Aug, 2011Educators, Featured

Jamie Oliver is one celebrity chef on a mission. His most recent network show features Oliver taking a stand against processed foods, fast food, and general bad eating habits but citizens of the world. (You can find Jamie Oliver in your direct tv listing if you are interested.)

In the infographic below, we notice an alarming comparison between public school meals and the fare served in prisons in the United States. The results are almost equally unappetizing. As you examine this, look at the associated costs for each location and ask yourself why it costs so much more to serve lunch to public school students than to prisoners. Do I smell pork?