The Los Angeles Probation Department Diet-Behavior Program: An Empirical Analysis of Six Institutional Settings
Abstract
In a before-after comparison of 1,382 juveniles who were detained in 3 juvenile halls & 289 juveniles confined in 3 probation camps in the Los Angeles, Calif, area, a significantly lower level of antisocial behavior was found after the introduction of dietary modifications designed to lower daily sugar consumption. In the 3 juvenile halls, the incidence of antisocial behavior was reduced by 44% during the 3 months subsequent to implementation of the revised diet, while juveniles in the probation camps exhibited a 25% reduction in antisocial behavior during the 9 months following implementation. Exclusion of offenders institutionalized for 6+ months resulted in a 54% reduction. Antisocial behavior was reduced most among repeat offenders (86%), narcotics offenders (72%), & violent offenders (rape 62%, homicide 47%, & assault 43%). Results are consistent with those obtained in identical programs in Va & Ala. Although there was a direct r between sugar consumption & antisocial behavior, it remains to be determined if the relationship is causative. 5 Tables, 21 References. Modified HA (Copyright 1987, Sociological Abstracts, Inc., all rights reserved.)
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