MONITORING PLACES OF DETENTION : A PRACTICAL GUIDE 141 FOOD Standards “1. Every prisoner shall be provided by the administration at the usual hours with food of nutritional value adequate for health and strength, of wholesome quality and well prepared and served. 2. Drinking water shall be available to every prisoner whenever he needs it.” SMR, Rule 20 “1. The medical officer shall regularly inspect and advise the director upon: (a) the quantity, quality, preparation and service of food” SMR, Rule 26 “1. In accordance with the standards laid down by the health authorities, the administration shall provide the prisoners at the normal times with food which is suitably prepared and presented, and which satisfies in quality and quantity the standards of dietetics and modern hygiene and takes into account their age, health, the nature of their work, and so far as possible, religious or cultural requirements. 2. Drinking water shall be available to every prisoner.” EPR, Rule 25 See also ACPR, A-11 and IDRCPDL, art. 32. Juveniles “The reduction of diet and the restriction or denial of contact with family members should be prohibited for any purpose”. RPJDL, Rule 67. 3