Nutritional Needs in Cold and High-Altitude Environments
| Author | : Institute of Medicine |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 584 |
| Release | : 1996-05-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780309175593 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0309175593 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (593 Downloads) |
Download or read book Nutritional Needs in Cold and High-Altitude Environments written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1996-05-15 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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