Nutrient composition of rations for short-term, high-intensity combat operations / Committee on Optimization of Nutrient Composition of Military Rations for Short-Term, High-Stress Situations, Committee on Military Nutrition Research, Food and Nutrition Board
Executive summary -- Introduction -- Answers to the military's questions -- General considerations and summary of the ration design -- Appendixes. Workshop agenda -- Workshop papers -- Biographical sketches of workshop speakers -- Biographical sketches of committee members and staff -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Glossary
Summary
Recognizing the importance of good nutrition for physical and mental status, the Department of Defense asked the Institute of Medicine to guide the design of the nutritional composition of a ration for soldiers on short-term, high-stress missions. This book considers military performance, health concerns, food intake, and food technology issues
