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Menus of the Three Daily Units While contents varied slightly depending on supply and manufacturer, the Army standardised the three meal units: Breakfast Unit Canned meat (often ham and eggs) Biscuits Powdered coffee, sugar, and sometimes dried fruit Chewing gum, cigarettes, toilet paper Dinner Unit Canned cheese or meat spread Biscuits Candy bar (chocolate, caramel, or fruit-flavoured) Powdered lemonade or fruit drink Chewing gum, cigarettes, matches, spoon, toilet paper Supper Unit Canned meat (pork or beef loaf) Biscuits Chocolate bar (sometimes vitamin-fortified D-ration) Powdered bouillon or coffee Chewing gum, cigarettes, sugar, toilet paper The Dinner K-Ration The Dinner unit of the K-ration was intended as the soldiers midday meal
Until more data is available however we must be sensible and fair in our approach to the potential risks
Whether that transformation leads to a healthier society or simply reshuffles the deck remains to be seen