BUMEDINST 10110.6, Nutrition Standards And Education

BUMEDINST __________ contains information on Nutrition Standards and Education

To provide a consistent message, nutrition education will incorporate the Food Guide Pyramid and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (from the US Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services).  Further, educators will use effective education techniques, current nutrition knowledge, scientific research findings, and other appropriate information.

• True

• False

The Surgeon General of the US __________(1 word) is responsible for establishing nutritional standards for meals served to military personnel subsisting under normal operating conditions.

Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) may be consumed as the sole ration for a period of up to __________(one number) days.

Military dining facilities will establish menus with 30 percent or less of total calories from __________(1 word).

Certain conditions justify the use of a carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage.  These conditions include: when Sailors maintain continuous physical activity beyond 3 hours; when Sailors have poor nutritional intake or sustain an energy deficit of 1,000 calories or more per day; or when sweat loss is high and electrolytes are not adequately replaced by diet.

• True

• False

The macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and __________(1 word).

Work in severe cold may result in very high energy requirements.  Even mildly cold temperatures of 32 to 57 degrees F can increase energy requirements by 5 to 10%

• True

• False

The Surgeon General of the US Army is responsible for establishing nutritional standards for meals served to all military personnel subsisting under normal operating conditions. 

• True

• False

Military dining facilities will establish menus with 30 percent or less of total calories from fat.

• True

• False

Military dining facilities serving populations with high energy needs such as initial entry trainees will offer a menu containing 600 to 700 calories per meal (1,800to 2,100 calories per day).

• True

• False

Operational rations will not have calories from fat exceed 35 percent of the total calories from these rations.

• True

• False

Which of the following is considered a macronutrient?

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• All of the above

Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) may be consumed as the sole ration for a period of how many days?

• Up to 7 days

• Up to 21 days

• Up to 180 days

• Indefinitely

Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) may be consumed as the sole ration for up to 21 days

• True

• False

21.  Which of the following is considered a macronutrient?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• All of the above

Who is responsible for establishing nutritional standards for meals served to military personnel subsisting under normal operating conditions?  

• Surgeon General, US Army

• Surgeon General, US Navy

• Surgeon General, Department of Defense

• Surgeon General of the United States

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Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) may be consumed as the sole ration for a period of how many days? 

• Up to 7 days

• Up to 21 days

• Up to 45 days

• Indefinitely

Approximately 50 to 55 percent of total calories consumed should come from foods and beverages with carbohydrate sources.

• True

• False

Operational rations will not have calories from fat exceed what percent of the total calories from these rations?

• 12 percent

• 17 percent

• 22 percent

• 35 percent

Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) may be consumed as the sole ration for up to 60 days

• True

• False

Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) may be consumed as the sole ration for a period of how many days? 

• Up to 7 days

• Up to 21 days

• Up to 45 days

• Indefinitely

Which condition justifies the use of a carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage?

• When workers are thirsty

• When workers maintain continuous physical activity for periods beyond 3 hours

• When workers maintain continuous physical activity for periods beyond 6 hours

• Carbohydrate-electrolyte beverages are never justified

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• All of the above

Which of the following is considered a micronutrient?

• Vitamins

• Proteins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

Who is responsible for establishing nutritional standards for meals served to military personnel subsisting under normal operating conditions? 

• Surgeon General, US Army

• Surgeon General, US Navy

• Surgeon General, Department of Defense

• Surgeon General of the United States

Which of the following personnel are tasked with developing the nutrition education curriculum for military treatment facilities and DoD work sites?

• Medical Officers

• Medical Service Corps Officers

• Certified Personal Trainers

• Registered dieticians

MDRI calculations are based on what size service members?  

• 174 pound male / 136 pound female

• 181 pound male / 142 pound female

• 168 pound male / 111 pound female

• 199 pound male / 149 pound female

Which instruction covers Nutrition Standards and Education?

• BUMEDINST 10160.1

• BUMEDINST 60110.1

• BUMEDINST 10110.6

• BUMEDINST 10101.1

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Meals, Ready to Eat (MREs)?

• May be consumed as the sole ration for up to 45 days

• Total calories from fat should not exceed 25 percent of calories for these rations

• Cold weather MREs contain additional nutrients in order to support military personnel performing in more demanding environments

• All of the above statements are true

Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) may be consumed as the sole ration for up to 30 days

• True

• False

Which two nutrients have MDRIs established without having MDRI or RDA established?

• Potassium and iron

• Potassium and sodium

• Sodium and iron

• Potassium and chloride

Which instruction covers Nutrition Standards and Education?

• BUMEDINST 10110.6

• BUMEDINST 60110.1

• BUMEDINST 10160.1

• BUMEDINST 10101.1

Working at high altitudes increases water needs to what minimum amount? 

• 1 gallon per day

• A minimum of 8 quarts per day

• 4 to 6 quarts per day

• 8 glasses

Operational rations will not have calories from fat exceed what percent of the total calories from these rations?

• 12 percent

• 17 percent

• 22 percent

• 35 percent

Nutrition education given to military personnel will incorporate which of the following?

• Food Guide Pyramid

• Food and Drug Administration Recommendations and Guidance Manual

• Department of the Army Soldier’s Eating Guide: Eat This, Not That

• Manipol’s Dietary and Supplementation Recommendations

What should be done to minimize dehydration and altitude sickness at high elevations?

• Substitute all water with electrolyte sports drinks

• Increase water consumption and administer salt tablets or add salt to foods.

• Additional 2 – 3 quarts per day of water that contains 50 to 100 grams of carbohydrate per quart

• Minimize physical activity

The Nutrition Standards and Education instruction requires that which of the following personnel be trained and proficient in the practical application of nutrition science to individual lifestyles and food choices, as well as nutrition education techniques?

• Personal Trainers

• Medical Officers

• Registered Dieticians (RD)

• Nutritional Scientists

The Surgeon General of the US Navy is responsible for establishing nutritional standards for meals served to all military personnel subsisting under normal operating conditions. 

• True

• False

Which condition justifies the use of a carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage?

• When workers are thirsty

• When workers maintain continuous physical activity for periods beyond 3 hours

• When workers maintain continuous physical activity for periods beyond 6 hours

• Carbohydrate-electrolyte beverages are never justified

Which of the following is usually used to establish an MDRI?

• RDA or DRI

• LRS or CMS

• AHS or LRS

• SDH or CMS

Which instruction covers Nutrition Standards and Education?

• NAVMEDCOMINST 10110.6

• OPNAVINST 10110.6

• BUMEDINST 10110.6

• SECNAVINST 10110.6

What is the recommended water intake for troops working in warm weather?

• 1 gallon per day

• 4 to 6 quarts per day

• A minimum of 8 quarts per day

• 8 glasses

What should be done to minimize dehydration and altitude sickness at high elevations?

• Substitute all water with electrolyte sports drinks

• Additional 2 – 3 quarts per day of water that contains 50 to 100 grams of carbohydrate per quart

• Increase water consumption and administer salt tablets or add salt to foods.

• Minimize physical activity

Operational rations will not have calories from fat exceed what percent of the total calories from these rations?

• 12 percent

• 17 percent

• 22 percent

• 35 percent

Military dining facilities serving populations with high energy needs, such as initial entry trainees, will offer a menu containing how many calories per meal?

• 600 to 700 (1,800 to 2,100 calories per day)

• 700 to 1,000 (2,100 to 3,000 calories per day)

• 800 to 900 (2,400 to 2,700 calories per day)

• 1,000 to 1,100 (3,000 to 3,300 calories per day)

Carbohydrates should provide approximately what percent of total calories consumed?

• Less than 20 percent

• 20 to 33 percent

• 50 to 55 percent

• 30 to 60 percent