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Underconsumption of Military Field Rations: What Strategies Can Be Employed to Overcome This Problem?
Pages 37-40

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... Across these studies the Army scientific staff noted recurring underconsumption of the study ration in that soldiers did not consume sufficient calories to meet energy expenditure and consequently lost body weight. The caloric deficit has consistently been in the range of 700-1,000 kcal per day and thus raises concern about the influence of such a deficit on physical and cognitive performance, particularly over a period of extended use.
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... The CMNR was requested to hold a workshop to review the relevant literature, hear the most current research findings from within the Army related to these issues, and consider assessments of this issue from experts in related fields. The workshop was developed to thus focus on the various factors that may contribute to the reduced intake of operational rations, the potential effect on soldier performance, and suggest steps that may be taken to overcome the problem.
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... The four invited panelists brought additional expertise in food development, complex data analysis, nutrition education, and ingestive behavior. The invited speakers were chosen for their specific expertise in the areas related to the meeting topic and were requested to present in-depth reviews of their area of expertise as it directly applied to the five questions and to include their own recommendations on the issues.
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