FOODS FOR FALLOUT SHELTERS. III. FOOD SELECTION AND RATION CONCEPTS

Journal Article · Sat Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1962 · Food Technology (U.S.)

OSTI ID:4733204

Taylor, E C; Juilly, M E; Olson, R L

Factors associated with the period of shelter occupancy and various propoBals for shelter rations are considered. The need for a high degree of acceptability is emphasized. Foods normally acceptable, if provided to the extent of 2000 calories per day, will probably contain the minimum essential nutrients. The amino acid balance should be satisfactory if dried milk or some other protein-complete food supplies part of the protein in the diet. However, high protein level is contra-indicated, if the water supply in a shelter is limited, to minimize renal activity. Ideally, a shelter food should satisfy the following crtteria: palatable, or at least acceptable, to the majority of the shelter population; good storage stabtlity, preferably a shelf life of 5--10 yr; widely available; low total cost; simple preparation required; preparation requiring a minimum of fuel and producing a minimum of heat and vapor; minimum trash volume; relatively low protein level; and high bulk density to conserve space in the shelter. (H.H.D.)

• Research Organization: Western Regional Research Lab., Albany, Calif.
• NSA Number: NSA-17-008443
• OSTI ID: 4733204
• Journal Information: Food Technology (U.S.), Journal Name: Food Technology (U.S.) Vol. Vol: 16: No. 9; ISSN FOTEA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

AMINO ACIDS
DENSITY
DIET
ECONOMICS
FALLOUT
FOOD
HEALTH AND SAFETY
KIDNEYS
MILK
POPULATIONS
POWDERS
PREPARATION
PROTEINS
SHELTERS
STABILITY
STORAGE
THERMAL RADIATION
VAPORS
VOLUME
WATER