Why You Need to Eat and Drink on the Hills

The amount of food you eat before and during a Mountain Day needs to reflect the body’s energy requirements

A Daily allowance of 3500 Kilocalories (Kcal) is a useful starting point for planning a suitable menu; adjustments can be made for larger bodies, strenuous outings and heavy loads.

For a day trip, sufficient energy input is by far the most important dietary requirement. Intake should be spread throughout the day, with breakfast providing about a quarter (875Kcal) of the intake and the evening meal representing a third (1200Kcal). The remainder (1425Kcal) should be consumed in small instalments through out the day. Several short breaks for food and drink are far more appropriate than a single long lunch break

Without regular replacement of liquid, the body becomes dehydrated; leading to exhaustion, or more seriously, heat stroke particularly in hot conditions. You should drink moderate amounts of liquid at regular intervals.

Sample Lunchbox