Readiness Nutrition

Tools to help you eat for performance and readiness in the field.

Photo at right:
Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999
TITLE: "Combat Cuisine"
Camera Operator: SSGT RICK SFORZA

MREs (meals ready to eat) have long been a staple of troops in the field and a replacement of C-RATS (canned rations). Recently, MREs of improved quality and variety, such as the vegetarian meal pictured here, have appeared on the scene. Regardless of whether a Soldier's sustenance is coming from an MRE, a mess hall, a PX on base, or a home-cooked dinner, nutrition is paramount in allowing that Soldier to achieve and maintain optimum readiness and performance. Find out more about the nutrition-readiness connection here.

 

Nutrition for the New Soldiers Physical Activity and Good Nutrition Stamina-Nutrition Connection Performance Power: The Nutrition Connection - Power Nutrition in the Field - Performance Food Shopping - Performance Weight Management - Myths and Facts Nutrition and Weight Management The Food Pyramid Fluids

Nutrition and Dental Readiness Did you know...although 70% of dental emergencies are preventable, dental diseases have historically accounted for 20% of DNBIs (disease and non-battle injuries) among deployed Soldiers? Click here to find out more about the importance of dental readiness.

The purpose of Power Performance: The Nutrition Connection (PPNC) is to increase health and readiness by communicating performance nutrition information.

Operational Rations of the DoD (pdf - 1511KB) Everything you need to know about MREs... This pamphlet highlights the full range of fielded combat rations, including general-purpose rations, special purpose subsistence and survival rations. Specific information provided for each ration includes: purpose, characteristics, nutritional data and preparation requirements.