Nutritional Guidance for Military Field Operations in Temperate and Extreme Environments

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to augment and supplement, but ot 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 ratio. 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA269969

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

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Body Temperature
  • Body Weight
  • Cells
  • Dehydrated Foods
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Drinking Water
  • Environment
  • Extreme Environments
  • Food
  • Meals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Rations
  • Nutrition
  • Vegetables

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.