In 2009, the army adjusted food supply standards: The People's Liberation Army Daily reported on June 3 that the General Logistics Department recently issued a notice confirming that the food ration standards for the entire army will be adjusted starting from July 1, 2009. Compared with the original food quantitative standards, the new standards increase the ration of milk and fruit in Class I kitchens, increase the amount of animal food to 400 grams, and increase the proportion of animal protein in total protein from 26% to 41%; Class II and III kitchens The animal food was adjusted to 550 grams and 680 grams respectively, with an appropriate amount of animal meat reduced and poultry, fish and shrimp rich in protein and low in fat added.

An example of the current lunch menu for an ordinary company: braised crucian carp, stewed chicken nuggets with potatoes, shredded potatoes in vinegar, mapo tofu, sliced ??meat and lettuce, vegetable stir-fried rapeseed, three delicacies soup - one** * There are six dishes and one soup. The staple food is fragrant Northeastern rice. In addition, each person also has an apple. Now, the soldiers have also made up a jingle: "Breakfast is about nutrition, lunch is about quality, and dinner is about preparation." At present, the food standards of the People's Liberation Army have been adjusted more than 20 times after the reform and opening up, and have initially realized the transformation from a satiating one to a nutritious one. In the next step, the food of Chinese soldiers must be developed into a "functional" type - not only must it be nutritious and reasonable, but it must also take into account the particularities of certain military services and add nutrients with health care effects.

The current minimum food allowance for the army is 15 yuan per person per day.