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Food/Water/Snacks

Food/Water/Snacks. Georgia Tech Team Everest!. Food. Humans can’t process fat and protein ver y efficiently at higher altitude More starchy things like rice, noodles, potatoes, and corn Carb heavy Dhal Bhat – Lentils and Rice

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Food/Water/Snacks

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  1. Food/Water/Snacks Georgia Tech Team Everest!

  2. Food • Humans can’t process fat and protein very efficiently at higher altitude • More starchy things like rice, noodles, potatoes, and corn • Carb heavy • Dhal Bhat – Lentils and Rice • High altitude can cause deficiencies in iron, calcium, zinc, potassium, and sodium • Need foods that are dense in energy, calories, and nutrients • Whole grains • Dried fruits • Granola/cereals • Beans and nuts • Agency provides 3 meals

  3. Water • Need to drink 4 or more liters throughout the day • Nepalese tap water is drinkable to the locals but can take a long time for tourists to adjust • Most tea houses have running water • Can buy bottled water which is safe to drink • Can clean the water with iodine tablets • Or use water filters • Many just boil it • Many tourists add tea to get rid of the taste • Avoid dehydration, it speeds up altitude sickness

  4. Snacks • Need to eat every few hours to keep metabolic rates up • Agency takes care of the meals, but might have to provide own snacks

  5. http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/types-food-would-need-eat-climbing-himalayas-9019.htmlhttp://healthyeating.sfgate.com/types-food-would-need-eat-climbing-himalayas-9019.html • http://www.alpineascents.com/everest-faq.asp • http://www.mounteverest.net/expguide/food.htm

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