Back country Nutrition:

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Kevin Shon Posted: 05-07-2009 4:04 PM

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Hello community,

I am curious, are there any studies on the topic of long-term affects of a typical outdoor program diet on staff?

For example, if your expeditonary program offers dehydrated refried beans, rice, lentils, falafel, TVP, hummus, etc. Do these common dried goods eventually have positive or negative affects on the instructor over months/years of consumption?

Any thoughts/ coments, questions, concerns? Thoughts from the Peanut Gallery ? (Except for "nut-free" folks. They could be the "goldfish gallery!" ).

-Kevin Shon

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DrewLeemon replied on 05-07-2009 6:54 PM

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Perhaps this isn't a direct answer to your question, but check out the new book NOLS Backcountry Nutrition: Eating Beyond the Basics Available at <www.nols.edu>

"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 minimizes 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. For recipes and more specific help with menu planning, NOLS Cookery is an excellent companion to this field guide."

Drew

Drew Leemon

Director of Risk Management

NOLS

284 Lincoln St.

Lander, WY 82520

307-332-8800 ext. 2256

www.nols.edu

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Hello community,

I am curious, are there any studies on the topic of long-term affects of a typical outdoor program diet on staff?
For example, if your expeditonary program offers dehydrated refried beans, rice, lentils, falafel, TVP, hummus, etc. Do these common dried goods eventually have positive or negative affects on the instructor over months/years of consumption?
Any thoughts/ coments, questions, concerns? Thoughts from the Peanut Gallery ? (Except for "nut-free" folks. They could be the "goldfish gallery!" ).

-Kevin Shon

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carolynb replied on 05-07-2009 10:45 PM

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Well it seems to me that a nutritionist could look over the typical diet and see what is missing. I'd hazard a guess included in that list of what is missing would be enough servings of vegetables and fruit along with insufficient calcium. My guess would be that it would be high on starch, possibly a bit low on protein some days and then I don't even want to discuss what all would be missing the days group mismanagement of food comes home to roost and all they have is peanut butter on a finger and a head of cabbage to last for 3 days.

Carolyn

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Subject: [General Forum] Back country Nutrition:

Hello community,

I am curious, are there any studies on the topic of long-term affects of a typical outdoor program diet on staff?

For example, if your expeditonary program offers dehydrated refried beans, rice, lentils, falafel, TVP, hummus, etc. Do these common dried goods eventually have positive or negative affects on the instructor over months/years of consumption?

Any thoughts/ coments, questions, concerns? Thoughts from the Peanut Gallery ? (Except for "nut-free" folks. They could be the "goldfish gallery!" ).

-Kevin Shon

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