Influences on the Consumption of Australian Ration Packs: Review of a Contextual Model and Application to Australian Defence Force Data

摘要

Poor consumption of ration packs by Australian soldiers is common. Influences on consumption were investigated using a Three Factor Modelthe food, the individual (soldier) and the environment (field). Previously collected Australian ration pack consumption data was examined under the structure of the model. Although the primary purpose for collecting the Australian data had been to determine acceptability (a food factor) variables from all three factors were observed, most commonly quality/acceptance, portion size, convenience, variety and appropriateness. Other variables were not investigated and some warrant further research. Recommendations are given for addressing some variables through ration design and other through future research.