Headquarters

Departments of the Army,

the Navy, and the Air Force

Washington, DC

15 May 1985

* Army Regulation 40–25/Naval

Command Medical Instruction

10110.1/Air Force Regulation

160-95

This joint regulation on nutrition allowances, standards, and education has been revised. It defines the nutrition responsibilities of The Surgeons General of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force. This regulation—

1. Provides a current statement of the military recommended dietary allowances.

2. Sets nutrient standards for packaged rations.

3. Provides a standardized nutrient density index for normal and reduced calorie menu planning.

4. Provides nutrition education guidance to assist the military in promoting a healthful diet.

This regulation applies to all active elements of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. It also applies to the Reserve Components of these Services.

This regulation does not contain information that affects the New Manning System.

Supplementation of and exceptions to this regulation are prohibited without prior approval from HQDA (DASG-PSP), WASH DC 20310-2300; Department of the Navy, Naval Medical Command, WASH DC 20732; or HQ USAF/SGB, Bolling AFB, WASH DC 20332-6188, for each respective Service. Nutrient standards prescribed in table 2-3 for operational and restricted rations are not subject to exception.

Interim changes to this regulation are not official unless they are authenticated by The Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA). Users will destroy interim changes on their expiration dates unless sooner superseded or rescinded.