Nutrient intake of wildland Firefighters during Arduous Wildfire suppression

Samantha J. Brooks; Molly R. West; Joseph W. Domitrovich; Joseph A. Sol; Heidi Holubetz; Cassandra Partridge; Brent C. Ruby; Ann F. Brown; Annie J. Roe

doi:10.1097/JOM.0000000000002413

Nutrient intake of wildland Firefighters during Arduous Wildfire suppression

Samantha J. Brooks, Molly R. West, Joseph W. Domitrovich, Joseph A. Sol, Heidi Holubetz, Cassandra Partridge, Brent C. Ruby, Ann F. Brown, Annie J. Roe

Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training

University of Idaho

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	E949-E956
Journal	Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Volume	63
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000002413
State	Published - Dec 1 2021

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Funded by USFS Agreement 18-CR-11138100-017.

Funders	Funder number
U.S. Forest Service-Retired	18-CR-11138100-017

Keywords

Dietary intake
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Wildland firefighters

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Nutrient intake of wildland Firefighters during Arduous Wildfire suppression

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