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Appendix A: Scenarios that Illustrate Potential Usefulness of Food Components to Enhance Performance
Pages 477-480

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... Mays On the following pages are seven scenarios, based on Army research experience, which illustrate possible applications of food components to enhance performance. These scenarios were developed at the request of the Committee on Military Nutrition Research (CMNR)
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... Not only do combat soldiers engaged in combat operations need to continuously perform for many days with minimal rest, but critical support units (medical, supply, etc.) also need to work continuously.
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... Snipers, tank gunners, and bombardiers are all required to maintain fine motor control under severely stressful conditions. Beta-adrenergic blockers have reportedly been used to enhance the performance of individuals engaged in a variety of situations including pistol marksmanship competitions, public speaking and concert performances, Presumably, such drugs reduce the peripheral consequences of acute stress, such as tremor, and therefore enhance performance and possibly reduce subjective perception of stress.
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