What Kind of Food Is Typically in Rations?
                                
                                
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                                Military Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MREs) are designed to provide between 1,100 and 1,300 calories per meal to sustain soldiers in the field. A wide variety of long-lasting, durable, and nutrient-dense foods are typically in rations, tailored for specific uses like military operations, emergency survival, or space travel.