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Protein and Energy Content of Selected Operational Rations

Table E-1 shows the protein and energy content of the operational rations currently in use by the military. The information in this table is based on the pamphlet "Operational Rations of the Department of Defense."

Table E-1 Protein and Energy Content of Operational Rations

Ration

Total Energy (kcal/d)

Protein (g/%)

Protein/CHO

B

4300

140/13

0.24

T

4260a

174/16

0.30

Unitized Group Ration (UGR)

4350

152/14

0.26

Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE)

3900

127/13

0.25

Supplement

200

6/12

 

Go to War (GTW)

3900b

156/16

0.27

Pation, Cold Weather (RCW)

4500

90/8

0.13

Long-Range Patrol (LRP)

1560c

59/15

0.30

a Based on consumption of one breakfast and two lunch or dinner menus; the cold-weather supplement adds 1020 kcal.

b Designed to sustain an individual during early stages of mobilization—three meals may not be available each day.

c Designed to be an extended-life ration to sustain personnel during initial assault, special operations, and long-range missions.

SOURCE: U.S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center, 1992

Suggested Citation:"E Protein and Energy Content of Selected Operational Rations." Institute of Medicine. 1999. The Role of Protein and Amino Acids in Sustaining and Enhancing Performance. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/9620.
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Suggested Citation:"E Protein and Energy Content of Selected Operational Rations." Institute of Medicine. 1999. The Role of Protein and Amino Acids in Sustaining and Enhancing Performance. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/9620.
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It is a commonly held belief that athletes, particularly body builders, have greater requirements for dietary protein than sedentary individuals. However, the evidence in support of this contention is controversial. This book is the latest in a series of publications designed to inform both civilian and military scientists and personnel about issues related to nutrition and military service.

Among the many other stressors they experience, soldiers face unique nutritional demands during combat. Of particular concern is the role that dietary protein might play in controlling muscle mass and strength, response to injury and infection, and cognitive performance. The first part of the book contains the committee's summary of the workshop, responses to the Army's questions, conclusions, and recommendations. The remainder of the book contains papers contributed by speakers at the workshop on such topics as, the effects of aging and hormones on regulation of muscle mass and function, alterations in protein metabolism due to the stress of injury or infection, the role of individual amino acids, the components of proteins, as neurotransmitters, hormones, and modulators of various physiological processes, and the efficacy and safety considerations associated with dietary supplements aimed at enhancing performance.

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