Meal of as a formal meal the breakfast can be given to the recipient in a basket or hamper. Lunch, the abbreviation for "luncheon", is a light meal typically eaten at midday. The origin of the words "lunch" and "luncheon" relate to a small snack originally eaten at any time of the day or night. During the 20th century the meaning gradually narrowed to a small or mid-sized meal eaten at midday. Lunch is commonly the second meal of the day after breakfast. The meal varies in size depending on the culture, and significant variations exist in different areas of the
Meal, Ready-to-Eat began on a dehydrated meal stored in a plastic retort pouch, led by Dr Abdul Rahman (who later received the Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his contribution). It went into special issue starting in 1981 and standard issue in 1986, using a limited menu of twelve entrées. The MRE has been in continuous development since its introduction. In 1990, a Flameless Ration Heater (FRH), a water-activated exothermic reaction product that emits heat, allowed a service member in the field to enjoy a hot meal. In an array of field tests and surveys, service members requested more entrée options and larger