Nutrition for Health and Performance: Nutritional Guidance for Military Operations in Temperate and Extreme Environments
Abstract
The purpose of this report is to augment and supplement, but not replace, current military policy. It is intended as a guide and reference for U. S. military small unit commanders and NCOs. Included are descriptions of all military rations, information on ration nutrient fortification, and ration composition. In addition, nutrition guidance is provided for military operations in temperate and extreme climates, and altitude. Answers are provided for frequently encountered ration questions. Appendices contain information on garrison dining and nutrition, the Military Recommended Dietary Allowances (MRDAs), foods providing certain nutrients, common nutrition-related medical complaints with suggestions for relief, and references for further reading.... Heat, Cold, Environment, Altitude, Nutrition, Field feeding, Rations, Garrison dining, Temperate, Dehydration.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA261392
Entities
People
- C. D. Thomas
- C. J. Baker-fulco
- D. A. Jezior
- Nicole King
- T. E. Jones
Organizations
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine