Nutritional Needs in Cold and High-Altitude Environments
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 1996-05-15
Total Pages: 584
ISBN-13: 0309175593
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.