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Samantha J Brooks1, Molly R West, Joseph W Domitrovich
1Department of Movement Sciences, College of Education, Health & Human Sciences (Dr Brooks, Dr Brown); National Technology and Development Program (Ms West, Dr Domitrovich, Ms Sol, Ms Holubetz); Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (Dr Brooks, Ms Partridge, Ms Holubetz, Dr Brown, Dr Roe); Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences (Ms Partridge), College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho; University of Montana Missoula (Dr Ruby), Missoula, Montana.
Abstract:
Wildland firefighters (WLFFs) perform in adverse environments making rapid adjustments to dietary needs. The National Mobile Food Services (NMFS) contract details WLFF dietary provisions on wildfire incidents.
Objective:
Determine the nutrient content of food and drink provided to and consumed by WLFFs under the NMFS contract.
Methods:
Individual (n = 122) dietary provisions and consumption was recorded during 1 workday. Nutritional analysis of items provided was compared with consumption and the recommended dietary allowance (RDA).
Results:
WLFFs consumed significantly (P < 0.05) fewer macronutrients than provided for calories, protein, and fat. Provided and consumed micronutrients were below the RDA for vitamins D and E, magnesium, and manganese.
Conclusion:
Most dietary recommendations were met by NMFS provisions. Next steps include WLFF nutrition education to improve consumption and contract revisions to meet micronutrient recommendations.
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