Complex sentence: Jerky (or products closely related to it) is commonly included in military field rations-it is particularly attractive to militaries on account to its light weight, high level of nutrition, long shelf life and edibility without further preparation.
Split into simpler sentences: Jerky (or products closely related to it) is commonly included in military field rations. It is particularly attractive to militaries because of its light weight, high level of nutrition, long shelf life and edibility without further preparation.