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Nutritional Needs in Cold and in High-Altitude Environments
Pages 21-24

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From page 21...
... While there are differences in the stresses imposed by cold as compared to highaltitude environments, there are enough similarities to make them suitable to address concurrently. In addition, the committee was asked to address the increased energy demands of such environments, consider whether these environments elicit an increased requirement for other specific nutrients, interpret these diverse data in terms of military applications, and make recommendations regarding the application of this information to military operational rations.
From page 22...
... There is insufficient evidence at this time to support providing an increased amount of any specific nutrient in the cold or at high altitudes beyond that already provided in current operational rations. Additionally, the CM:NR emphasizes the critical importance of water discipline, availability of safe fluids for drinking, and a clear understanding on the part of all troops involved in operations or training in cold and in highaltitude environments of the importance of maintaining fluid intake.
From page 23...
... · Evaluate the effect of providing diet-related pharmaceutical compounds, such as caffeine and tyrosine, on the decline in cognitive function that accompanies exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Additionally, the committee believes that the military services, through volunteer participation in studies and surveys, offer an excellent and often unique opportunity to generate research data and statistics on the nutrition, health, and well-being of service personnel.


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