Are MREs Healthy to Eat? Separating Fact from Field Rumors
                                
                                
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                                According to the Defense Logistics Agency, a single MRE provides an average of 1,250 kilocalories, balancing carbohydrates, fat, and protein to sustain a physically active soldier. But beyond these military-mandated macros, are MREs healthy to eat for regular civilian use or for extended periods during an emergency?