Considerations for incorporating eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic omega-3 fatty acids into the military food supply chain.
The U.S. military may consider exploring the inclusion of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in the diets of active duty military personnel. To be successful, certain challenges must be overcome including determining appropriate dosage, ensuring cost efficiency, and optimizing stability. To increase EPA and DHA intake, the military should consider using one of three strategies, including mandates or recommendations on omega-3 supplement usage, contracts to purchase commercially available foods for distribution in the food supply chain, or direct addition of EPA and DHA into currently consumed foods. This review presents the challenges and strategies and provides potential suggestions to the military to increase the likelihood of success.
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3, 1075 Hollywood Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84044.
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D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004032:Diet; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004281:Docosahexaenoic Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000191:economics; D004355:Drug Stability; D015118:Eicosapentaenoic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000191:economics; D005523:Food Supply; D006801:Humans; D008889:Military Personnel; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D014481:United States
D004281:Docosahexaenoic Acids; D015118:Eicosapentaenoic Acid