Author | : Committee on Military Nutrition Research |
File Size | : 51,8 Mb |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 29 May 1996 |
ISBN | : 9780309556774 |
Pages | : 567 pages |
Nutritional Needs in Cold and High Altitude Environments by Committee on Military Nutrition Research Book PDF Summary
This book reviews the research pertaining to nutrient requirements for working in cold or in high-altitude environments and states recommendations regarding the application of this information to military operational rations. It addresses whether, aside from increased energy demands, cold or high-altitude environments elicit an increased demand or requirement for specific nutrients, and whether performance in cold or high-altitude environments can be enhanced by the provision of increased amounts of specific nutrients.