Adequacy of Garrison Feeding for Special Forces During Training

Abstract

This study evaluated whether Special Forces (SF) soldiers training in garrison would meet nutrient intake recommendations using the available garrison dining facility. Dietary intakes were obtained by a visual estimation method and self-reported food records from 32 SF and 13 support (SUP) soldiers for 9 days. Total energy expenditure (TEE) was measured in 9 soldiers from each group using doubly labeled water. Mean (+ SD) TEE of SF (4099 + 740 kcal/day) was higher than SUP (3361 + 939 kcal/day) (p<0.01). Energy intake (EI) did not differ between groups. Median EI for all soldiers was 3204 kcal/day. The nutrient intake goals of SF soldiers were not fully met by eating in the dining facility. Extending meal times and providing additional meals of "take out" foods may allow energy needs of SF soldiers (^4200 kcal/day) to be met, while reducing the reliance on potentially less nutritious outside foods.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA430781

Entities

People

  • Carol J. Baker-fulco
  • James P. Delany
  • Maria E. Bovill
  • Scott M. Montain
  • William J. Tharion

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Military Medicine
  • Special Forces
  • Teamwork
  • Training

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