The Role of Protein and Amino Acids in Sustaining and Enhancing Performance (1999)
Chapter: E Protein and Energy Content of Selected Operational Rations
Protein and Amino Acids, 1999
P. 411. Washington, D.C.
National Academy Press
E
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 |
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