AR 40-25 — Nutrition Standards And Education {opnavinst 10110.1; Mco 10110.49; Afi 44–141}
AR 40-25 governs military nutrition standards, operational and restricted rations, menu planning, and nutrition education for human performance.
- Publication number: AR 40-25
- Title: NUTRITION STANDARDS AND EDUCATION {OPNAVINST 10110.1; MCO 10110.49; AFI 44–141}
- Date: 01/03/2017
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 40-25 establishes military dietary reference intakes and standards for operational and restricted rations. It includes requirements for energy, nutrients, hydration, carbohydrate-electrolyte beverages, menu standards, and nutrition education programs.
Applies to: This regulation establishes requirements for all food service operations whether provided by Governmental sources or through contractor support.
Topics covered
- Military dietary reference intakes
- Operational rations
- Restricted rations
- Energy requirements
- Nutrient requirements
- Carbohydrate-electrolyte beverages
- Nutrition education
- Human performance optimization
Questions and answers
What are MDRIs used for in military nutrition planning?
MDRIs are quantitative estimates of nutrient intakes to be used for planning and assessing diets for the healthy military population. (paragraph 2-1)
How long can an MRE provide sole-source sustenance?
NSORs are considered nutritionally complete values for rations intended to provide sole-source sustenance to the Warfighter during long-term consumption periods lasting up to 21 consecutive days. (paragraph 2-1)
How much fluid intake is recommended for military men and women?
Based on the current MDRIs, the fluid intake ranges are 3 to 4.5 quarts per day for men and 2 to 3 quarts per day for women. (paragraph 2-4)
What fat intake standard applies to military diets?
Approximately 30 percent or less of the total calories should be consumed as fat. (paragraph 2-4)
What nutrition education must the Services provide during initial military training?
In order to maintain health and optimize human performance, all Services will provide Servicemembers with a fundamental knowledge of nutrition during initial military training. (paragraph 3-1)