Support of USARIEM Postpartum Soldier Research Study

Support of USARIEM Postpartum Soldier Research Study
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Release: 1996
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It is estimated approximately 9% of Army women are pregnant at any one time. Shortly after delivery, postpartum soldiers are expected to return to full duty, meet body fat standards and pass the APFT. It has never been determined when prepregnancy work capacity or fitness levels return in postpartum women, either civilian or military. Surprisingly little is reported about the risk of injury, bone health, weight loss, and calcium and iron status at the time postpartum females return to work. This prospective cohort study will evaluate the postpartum health of soldiers by measuring their fitness, injury and illness rates, bone health, iron status, body composition and eating behavior. It seeks to enroll 135 pregnant soldiers, 210 non-pregnant soldiers and 135 pregnant family member controls. Subjects for this study include women who receive their prenatal and postpartum care at Madigan Army Medical Center, Ft. Lewis, Washington. At present, we have enrolled all pregnant subjects and 135 non-pregnant soldiers. After the six month follow-up period, data analysis will commence.

Nutrient Composition of Rations for Short-Term, High-Intensity Combat Operations

Nutrient Composition of Rations for Short-Term, High-Intensity Combat Operations
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2006-01-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309096413

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Recognizing the importance of good nutrition for physical and mental status, the Department of Defense asked the Institute of Medicine to guide the design of the nutritional composition of a ration for soldiers on short-term, high-stress missions. Nutrient Composition of Rations for Short-Term, High-Intensity Combat Operations considers military performance, health concerns, food intake, energy expenditure, physical exercise, and food technology issues. The success of military operations depends to a large extent on the physical and mental status of the individuals involved. Appropriate nutrition during assault missions is a continuous challenge mainly due to diminished appetites of individuals under stress. Many less controllable and unpredictable factors, such as individual preferences and climate, come into play to reduce appetite. In fact, soldiers usually consume about half of the calories needed, leaving them in a state called "negative energy balance." The consequences of being in negative energy balance while under these circumstances range from weight loss to fatigue to mental impairments. An individual's physiological and nutritional status can markedly affect one's ability to maximize performance during missions and may compromise effectiveness. With the number of these missions increasing, the optimization of rations has become a high priority.

Assessing Readiness in Military Women

Assessing Readiness in Military Women
Author: Committee on Body Composition, Nutrition, and Health of Military Women
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 369
Release: 1998-01-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309556899

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U.S. military personnel are required to adhere to standards of body composition, fitness, and appearance to achieve and maintain readiness--that is, the maintenance of optimum health and performance so they are ready for deployment at any moment. In 1992, the Committee on Military Nutrition Research reviewed the existing standards and found, among other things, that the standards for body composition required for women to achieve an appearance goal seemed to conflict with those necessary to ensure the ability to perform many types of military tasks. This report addresses that conflict, and reviews and makes recommendations about current policies governing body composition and fitness, as well as postpartum return-to-duty standards, Military Recommended Dietary Allowances, and physical activity and nutritional practices of military women to determine their individual and collective impact on the health, fitness, and readiness of active-duty women.

Assessing Readiness in Military Women

Assessing Readiness in Military Women
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 368
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309174090

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U.S. military personnel are required to adhere to standards of body composition, fitness, and appearance to achieve and maintain readinessâ€"that is, the maintenance of optimum health and performance so they are ready for deployment at any moment. In 1992, the Committee on Military Nutrition Research reviewed the existing standards and found, among other things, that the standards for body composition required for women to achieve an appearance goal seemed to conflict with those necessary to ensure the ability to perform many types of military tasks. This report addresses that conflict, and reviews and makes recommendations about current policies governing body composition and fitness, as well as postpartum return-to-duty standards, Military Recommended Dietary Allowances, and physical activity and nutritional practices of military women to determine their individual and collective impact on the health, fitness, and readiness of active-duty women.

Nutrition and Traumatic Brain Injury

Nutrition and Traumatic Brain Injury
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309210089

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for up to one-third of combat-related injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to some estimates. TBI is also a major problem among civilians, especially those who engage in certain sports. At the request of the Department of Defense, the IOM examined the potential role of nutrition in the treatment of and resilience against TBI.

Body Composition and Physical Performance

Body Composition and Physical Performance
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 371
Release: 1992-02-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 030904586X

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This book surveys the entire field of body composition as it relates to performance. It includes a clear definition of terminology and a discussion of the various methods for measuring body composition. The authored papers represent a state-of-the-art review of this controversial field and address questions such as: What is a better measure of body compositionâ€"body fat or lean body mass? Does being overweight for one's height really affect performance? The book also addresses the issue of physical appearance as it relates to body fatness and performance. It includes an in-depth discussion of many of the topics of interest to those involved in sports medicine and exercise physiology.

68W Advanced Field Craft

68W Advanced Field Craft
Author: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 623
Release: 2009-10-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1449682642

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The Combat Medic of today is the most technically advanced ever produced by the United States Army. Such an advanced technician requires an advanced teaching and learning system. 68W Advanced Field Craft is the first textbook designed to prepare the Combat Medic for today’s challenges in the field. The ability to save lives in war, conflicts, and humanitarian inventions requires a specific skill set. Today’s Combat Medic must be an expert in emergency medical care, force health protection, limited primary care, evacuation, and warrior skills. 68W Advanced Field Craft combines complete medical content with dynamic features to support instructors and to prepare Combat Medics for their missions.

The Corrective Action Handbook, Second Edition

The Corrective Action Handbook, Second Edition
Author: Denise E. Robitaille
Publisher: Paton Professional
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2001-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0965044572

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If the term "mangement review" conjures up visions of a wasteful and burdensome ordeal, The Management Review Handbook is just what you need to add value to your review process. The Management Review Handbook provides managers with a simple explanation of how to effectively document, implement, and maintain a management review process.Denise Robitaille's book is an excellent guide to management review for anyone involved in the process. The book's precepts hold true for any size company across a wide spectrum of industries and organizations. The tools found in the handbook can be used by top management, ISO 9001 coordinators, production supervisors, customer service managers, quality technicians, or anyone else involved in the management review process.Plus, the book includes sample forms that aid in the management review process. The forms may be photocopied. They include:* Management review agenda* Data analysis planning worksheet* Action item checklist* Customer contact form

Pathophysiology of Pain Perception

Pathophysiology of Pain Perception
Author: Stefan Lautenbacher
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2004-04-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780306481154

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Under certain pathological conditions, the pain processing system, which includes both physiological and psychological components, can produce the experience of pain in the absence of any peripheral noxious event. Considerable evidence now indicates that alterations in pain perception are characteristic of many clinical pain states. Pathophysiology of Pain Perception primarily examines these pathological alterations in the pain-signaling system, with contributions from leading researchers in the field focusing on the functioning of the pain processing system under normal and pathological conditions. The understanding of pain perception is essential for optimal diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic pain. This book covers the basics of pain perception (peripheral and central neurotransmission, methods of assessment), various pathological (chronic pain conditions, neurological and psychiatric diseases, cardiovascular disease), and non-pathological alterations of pain perception (pregnancy, labor) as well as the treatments aiming at influencing pain perception such as pharmacological, physical and psychological treatments.

Committee on Military Nutrition Research

Committee on Military Nutrition Research
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 303
Release: 1999-08-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309172764

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The activities of the Food and Nutrition Board's Committee on Military Nutrition Research (CMNR, the committee) have been supported since 1994 by grant DAMD17-94-J-4046 from the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC). This report fulfills the final reporting requirement of the grant, and presents a summary of activities for the grant period from December 1, 1994 through May 31, 1999. During this grant period, the CMNR has met from three to six times each year in response to issues that are brought to the committee through the Military Nutrition and Biochemistry Division of the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine at Natick, Massachusetts, and the Military Operational Medicine Program of USAMRMC at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The CMNR has submitted five workshop reports (plus two preliminary reports), including one that is a joint project with the Subcommittee on Body Composition, Nutrition, and Health of Military Women; three letter reports, and one brief report, all with recommendations, to the Commander, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, since September 1995 and has a brief report currently in preparation. These reports are summarized in the following activity report with synopses of additional topics for which reports were deferred pending completion of military research in progress. This activity report includes as appendixes the conclusions and recommendations from the nine reports and has been prepared in a fashion to allow rapid access to committee recommendations on the topics covered over the time period.