Study of the Daily Energy Requirement of the Cadets from Vasil Levski National Military University

Abstract

The operative norms for nutrition of the military personnel are a result of the carried out in the 70-ies years of the past century research about the nutrition and the alimentary status of the servicemen and the achievements of the science of nutrition, the concepts for preparation and implementation of the Armies at that time. In this light the study of the actually consumed energy by the Cadets from Vasil Levski National Military University gives a suitable base for the elaboration of new rational norms of nutrition, which could correspond to the requirements for a healthy way of life.

Aim of the research is to determine the value of the daily energy requirement of the Cadets from Vasil Levski National Military University, which would serve as a starting point for elaboration of new standards of nutrition of the Cadets at Vasil Levski National Military University.

Object of research is the rational nutrition of the Cadets, as a component of the healthy way of life during the process of their education at Vasil Levski National Military University.

Subject of research is the actually consumed energy requirement of the Cadets during the process of their education at Vasil Levski National Military University.

Keywords: military personnel, norms, cadets, rational nutrition

JEL Classification: H56