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MCBHBul 10110 Military Dietary Reference Allowances
1. Military Dietary Reference Intakes (MDRIs)1 per day:
| Energy2 |
| K/d |
| 3250 (3000-4600) |
| 2300 (2200-3150) |
| Protein3 |
| g/d |
| 91 (63-119) |
| 72 (50-93) |
| Vitamin A4 |
| mcg/d |
| 1000 |
| 800 |
| Thiamin (B1) |
| mg/d |
| 1.2 |
| 1.1 |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
| mg/d |
| 1.3 |
| 1.1 |
| Vitamin B12 |
| mcg/d |
| 2.4 |
| 2.4 |
| Phosphorous10 |
| mg/d |
| 700 |
| 700 |
| Sodium13 |
| mg/d |
| 5000 (4550-5525) |
| 3600 (3220-3910) |
| Potassium15 |
| mg/d |
| 3200 |
| 2500 |
NOTES:
1. Values for energy, protein, and associated nutrients are expressed as average daily nutrient intakes and based on moderate activity levels and reference body weights of 79 kg (174 lbs) for military men and 62 kg (136 lbs) for military women.
2. Energy recommendations for various activity levels are estimates only and vary among individuals. The general values are for moderate levels of activity and are appropriate for most personnel in garrison. Values are rounded up to the nearest 50 (K).
3. The initial values in the table represent the midpoints of the ranges calculated using military reference body weights and protein intake recommendations of 0.8 to 1.5 g per kg body weight.
4. The unit of measure is microgram retinol equivalent (mcg RE). mcg RE=1 mcg retinol or 6mcg β-carotene. 1 mcg RE=10 International Units (IU) vitamin A if from β-carotene. 1mcg RE=3.33 IU vitamin A if from retinol.
5. As cholecalciferol. 1mcg cholecalciferol=40 IU vitamin D.
6. The unit of measure is milligram α-tocopherol that includes RRR-α-tocopherol, the only form of α-tocopherol that is found in food and the 2R-stereoisomeric forms that are found in fortified foods and dietary supplements. This does not include the 2S-stereoisomeric forms that are also found in fortified foods and dietary supplements.
7. The unit of measure is niacin equivalent (NE). 1 mg NE=1 mg niacin or 60 mg dietary tryptophan.
8. The unit of measure is dietary folate equivalent (DFE). 1mcg DFE=1 mcg food folate, 0.5 mcg synthetic folic acid taken on an empty stomach, or 0.6 mcg synthetic folic acid taken with meals. Women capable of becoming pregnant should consume 400 mcg of synthetic folic acid daily from fortified foods or supplements or a combination of both, in addition to food folate.
9. The MDRI for calcium will meet the needs of most personnel. However, personnel 17 to 18 years old have higher calcium needs not accounted for by this MDRI. A more appropriate dietary goal of personnel in this age group is 1300 mg/d. Special attention should be given to providing calcium-rich foods if serving meals to a group with a large proportion of military personnel younger than 19 years old.
10. The MDRI for phosphorus will meet the needs of most personnel. However, personnel 17 to 18 years have higher phosphorus needs not accounted for by this MDRI. A more appropriate dietary goal of personnel in this age group is 1250 mg/d. Special attention should be given to providing phosphorus-rich foods if serving meals to a group with a large proportion of military personnel younger than 19 years old.
11. The MDRI for magnesium will meet the needs of most personnel. However, female personnel 17 to 18 years old have higher magnesium needs not accounted for by this MDRI. A more appropriate dietary goal of women in this age group is 360 mg/d. Special attention should be given to providing magnesium rich foods if serving meals to a group with a large proportion of female personnel younger than 19 years old.
12. The MDRI for iron will meet the needs of most personnel. However, male personnel 17 to 18 years old have higher iron needs not accounted for by this MDRI. A more appropriate dietary goal of men in this age group is 12 mg/d. However, meals that meet the MDRI for women will adequately supply the extra iron needs of men 17 to 18 years old.
13. Sodium recommendations are based on 1400 to 1700 milligrams of sodium per 1000(K) of food served. The initial values in the table represent the rounded midpoints of the ranges calculated using energy intakes for moderate activity of 3250 (K) for men and 2300 (K) for women.
14. The MDRI is based on a recommended daily intake of 0.05 mg/kg body weight.
15. The minimal requirement for potassium is approximately 1600 to 2000 mg/day. The MDRI is based on a recommended daily intake of 40 mg/kg body weight.
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