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18 Cards in this Set
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MDRIs
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military dietary reference intakes
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NSOR
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nutritional standards for operational rations
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GP-I
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General Purpose, Improved contains 1447 calories
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MRE
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good for up to 20 day in the field
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Cold environment energy requirements
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*temperatures (32 to 57 degrees F) can increase energy requirements 5 to 10 percent.
*energy requirements may increase to approximately 54 calories/kg body weight. |
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Hot environment.
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*For temperatures in the 86 to 104 degree F range, energy requirements may increase 2.5
to 10 percent |
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Altitude Energy requirements
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high-mountain areas may reach 6,000 to 7,000 calories a day.
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Carbohydrate.
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*Approximately 50 to 55 percent of total calories consumed should come from foods and beverages
with carbohydrate sources. |
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Protein
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*requirements during periods of intense physical activity; they range from 0.8 to 1.5 gram (g) protein per kg body weight
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Fluid requirements
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1 quart of beverage per 1,000 calories expended is a reasonable goal.
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Working at high altitude increases water needs to approximately
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4 to 6 quarts per day
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Gram (g)
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A unit of measure for mass equal to 0.035 ounce.
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Kilocalorie (kcal)
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Common unit used to describe energy needs. The term “calorie” is used in the text of this document in place of the
term “kcal.” |
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Kilogram (kg)
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A unit of measure for mass; is equal to 1,000 grams and 2.2 pounds.
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Microgram (μg)
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A unit of measure for mass; is equal to 1/1,000,000 gram.
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Survival ration
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A high-carbohydrate, low-protein ration, designed to minimize the effects of acute starvation. This ration is stored in life-saving craft aboard ships and in emergency kits aboard aircraft.
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Restricted ration
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lightweight, operational ration requiring no food preparation other than rehydration. This ration is intended for shortrange patrols when minimal ration weight and space requirements are overriding considerations.
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Operational ration
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A nutritionally adequate ration composed of semi-perishable and/or shelf-stable pre-prepared food items for use under actual or simulated combat conditions.
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