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Where are current MDRIs adapted from?
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Food and Nutrition Board Recommended Dietary Allowances
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Who reviews the MDRIs with each DRI update published and makes necessary changes to this regulation?
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The Surgeon General (TSG), Department of the Army (DA)
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Do MDRIs reflect nutritional needs of pregnant/lactating military women?
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No, these individuals require assessment of needs by qualified medical professionals
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TRUE/FALSE MDRIs do not reflect nutritional needs of individuals requiring medical nutrition therapy for conditions such as illness, injury, infection, chronic disease, and trauma.
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TRUE
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Conditions for special nutrition requirements that require consultation with TSG of the appropriate service include?
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Military members operating in protective clothing for prolonged periods of time
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Not all nutrients have an RDA, name the two approved exceptions.
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Potassium and Sodium *Exceptions will be approved by TSG
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Menu design will incorporate principles from what two organizations?
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1. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (US Dept Agriculture Health/Human Service)
2. Food Guide Pyramid (US Dept of Agriculture) |
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When averaged, how will MDRIs be met?
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Over a 5-10 day period
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What standard reference will be used for nutrient composition?
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Most recent release of the US Dept of Agriculture Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
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Operational and restricted rations are designed for military personnel in what area of operations?
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Wide variety of operations, actual or simulated combat situations for limited period of time
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Operational rations include what two types of rations?
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Individual: MRE (Meal, Ready to Eat)
Group: T-ration, Unitized B ration, Unitized Group Rations (UGR-A and UGR-H&S – heat and serve) |
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For Operational rations, total calories from fat should not exceed what percentage of calories?
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35%
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Basic nutrient information on all rations is available on what publication?
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NATICK PAM 30-25, Operational Rations of the DOD
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What does the acronym NSOR stand for?
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Nutritional standards for operational and restricted rations
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The NSOR do not apply to what two types of rations?
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Survival and Restricted
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Restricted rations are nutritionally incomplete rations used in what situations?
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Operational scenarios such as long patrols/reconnaissance, when troops must subsist for short periods of up to 10 days
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The MRE may be consumed as the sole ration for up to how many days?
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21 days
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What are the reference measures for weight and height of military members? (Men/Women)
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Men 174lbs and 69 inches
Women 136lbs and 64 inches |
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Military personnel working in prolonged, vigorous physical training may have energy requirements that exceed what percent of the MDRI?
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125%
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MDRIs for energy are established for personnel working in what climate?
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Temperate
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Work in severe cold may result in _______ energy requirements.
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very high
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How much can energy requirements increase in mildly cold temperatures (32-57 degrees F) ?
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5 to 10%
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No adjustment to energy requirements appears to be necessary for environmental temperatures between ____ and _____ degrees F.
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68 - 86
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For temperatures in the 86 to 104 degree F range, energy requirments may increase ____ to _____%
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2.5 to 10%
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For high altitude operations, energy requirements are increased at what altitude?
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Altitudes greater than 10,000 feet
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Energy requirements of individuals performing strenuous work in high-mountain areas may reach how many calories per day?
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6,000 to 7,000
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Approximately ____ to ____ percent of total calories consumed should come from foods/beverages with carbohydrate sources?
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50 to 55%
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What is the range of protein per kg of body weight used during periods of intense physical activity?
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0.8 to 1.5 gram (g) per kg body weight
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What is protein range intake of g/day for men? Women?
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Men 63 - 119 g/day
Women 50 - 93 g/day |
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The MDRI for protein is met when protein intake comprises of ____ to ____ percent of total energy.
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10 to 15%
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In military dining facilities, menu planners will establish menus with ____% or less total calories from fat.
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30%
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Saturated fat should be limited to what percentage of total calories?
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10%
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Cholesterol should be limited to no more than _____mg/day.
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300 mg
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What is the beverage of choice for preventing dehydration?
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Cool water (plain or flavored)
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How much fluid intake is required during periods of light to moderate activity in a temperate climate?
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1 quart of beverage per 1,000 calories expended
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What is the recommended daily amount of beverage to be consumed by troops working in warm weather?
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4 to 6 quarts
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During first few days of exposure to high altitude, recommend a daily supplement of ____ to ____ quarts beverage that contains ____ to ____g carbohydrate/quart to minimize hypohydration and altitude sickness
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2 to 3 quarts
50 to 100g |
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After first few days of exposure to high altitude, carbohydrate content of beverage supplement may increase to?
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100 to 125g carbohydrate/quart
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True/False The use of salt tablets is recommended.
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False
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The carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage should meet what criteria?
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1. Carbs from sugars/starch in concentration of 5 - 12%
2. Electrolytes provided as 10 to 30 mEq of sodum per liter and 2 to 5 mEq of potassium per liter |
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In support of military weight control programs, each meal should contain approximately how many calories?
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500
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