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What is the instruction for Nutrition Standards and Education?
Bumedinst 10110.6
Who will review the MDRI's with each update published and make neccessary changes to this regulation?
TSG- The Surgeon General
DA- Department of the Army
The current MDRI's are adapted from?
FNB's recommended Dietary Allowances
What are the quantitative estimates of nutrient intakes to be used for planning and assessing diets for the healthy military population?
MDRI's
Do the MDRI's reflect the nutritional needs of pregnant or lactating women, individuals requiring medical nutrition therapy for conditions such as illness, injury, infection, chronic disease or trauma?
No
When military members operate in protective clothing for prolonged periods of time do they have special nutrition requirements?
Yes, they must consult with TSG of the appropriate services.
Do all nutrients have an established recommended dietary allowance or DRI?
No
Usually no _____ is established if there is no RDA or DRI for a given nutrient?
MDRI. Exceptions are approved by TSG and DA.
What are two approved exceptions of this rule? (the rule of having an established MDRI without an RDA or DRI)
K (Potassium) and Na (Sodium)
Who should serve as models to help military members, family members and DOD employees meet recommended nutritional guidelines?
DOD installation and hospital dining facilities.
What will incorporate principles of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid?
The menu design
The MDRI's will be met, when averaged, over what period of time?
5 to 10 day period
What is the most most recent released standard reference that will be used as the standard reference for nutrient composition?
USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
Energy allowances represent the average energy needs among whom?
Individuals at various activity levels
What is designed to maintain desirable body weights for healthy military members under varying levels of physical activity in a temperate environment?
Energy allowances
What is designed for military personnel in a wide variety of operations, in a widely varied settings, for limited time periods?
Operational and restricted rations
What provides the entire diet for military personnel during sustained operations?
Operational rations
What does NSOR stand for?
Nutritional Standard for Operational and restricted rations.
What is designed to support the special nutritional requirements for various actual or simulated combat situations?
NSORs
Who will use these standards in the development, procurement, and evaluation of operational and restricted rations?
Personnel involved in Operational Ration development
What do the terms MRE, T-ration, Utilized B-ration, and Utilized Group Rations UGR-A and UGR-H&S stand for?
Names of operational rations
Total calories from fat should not exceed what percentage what % of calories for these rations?
35%
The MRE may be consumed as the sole ration for up to how many days?
21 days, then mixed rations are added
i.e. UGR-A & UGR- H&S
Why was the policy for the 21 day MRE then adding the mix of rations created?
For soldiers consuming MRE's in the field for 30 days.
When the MRE is the sole ration, units will provide supplements and enhancements such as?
Bread, milk, and fresh fruit whenever possible.
Do they make rations for extreme environments or situations?
Yes