Nols Backcountry Nutrition: Eating Beyond The

Discover how nutrition can help you enjoy backcountry adventure; Practical, science-based information presented in an easy-to-understand, useful way Food plays a vital role in our lives, especially when we take to the backcountry. Learn what gives you energy, builds strength, keeps your immune system strong, and minimises cranky moments. NOLS expert Mary Howley Ryan explains the nutrients you need in the backcountry, why you need them, how much you need, and where to find them in wilderness foods. Included is info on how to adjust for special environments or special diets and how to deal with illnesses.

Mary Howley Ryan, MS, RD, is a dietitian, accomplished backcountry cook, and graduate of a NOLS Absaroka Backpacking course

Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. xiii
Backcountry Nutrition Basics	p. 1
Energy: Your Backcountry Fuel	p. 6
Water: You Can't Live Without It	p. 16
Carbohydrates: Your Brain's Favorite Food	p. 31
Protein: More Than Muscle	p. 43
Fat: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly	p. 52
Vitamins, Minerals, and Phytonutrients: The Small Stuff That Matters	p. 65
Putting the Nutritional Pieces Together in the Backcountry	p. 96
Food and Mood	p. 98
Staying Healthy and Managing Illness	p. 110
Nutrition for Extreme Environments	p. 124
Nutrition for Teens	p. 142
Special Diets	p. 149
Coming Home: Nutrition After Getting Out of the Field	p. 163
For the Backcountry Professional	p. 169
Energy Bar Recipes	p. 179
Backcountry Nutrition Pinnacle	p. 182
NOLS Standard Rations Items and Bulk Rationing System	p. 187
Calculate Energy (Calorie) Needs	p. 213
1999 NOLS Rocky Mountain Nutrition Study	p. 216
Sample Analyses of Backcountry Field Menus	p. 220
Appalachian Trail Nutrition Survey	p. 239
Overview of Backcountry Nutrition Basics	p. 246
References	p. 253
Index	p. 265
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