Effects of deployment on diet quality and nutritional status markers of elite U.S. Army special operations forces soldiers

Effects of deployment on diet quality and nutritional status markers of elite U.S. Army special operations forces soldiers

Abstract Background Special Operations Forces (SOF) Soldiers deploy frequently and require high levels of physical and cognitive performance. Nutritional status is linked to cognitive and physical performance. Studies evaluating dietary intake and nutritional status in deployed environments are lack...

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Main Authors: Emily K. Farina, Jonathan C. Taylor, Gary E. Means, Nancy E. Murphy, Stefan M. Pasiakos, Harris R. Lieberman, James P. McClung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Subjects:
Healthy eating index
Iron
Ferritin
Calcium
Vitamin D
Parathyroid hormone
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12937-017-0262-5

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