First of all, the products must provide compensation for the loss of energy in the body during physical activity during a hiking trip. It is believed that when organizing a hiking trip, the daily ration of a tourist should provide an energy capacity equal to 3000-3700 kcal. Calculate the approximate energy value of products for a hiking trip can be based on special tables that indicate such data for many components of food. For example, the caloric content of 100 grams of rye bread is about 200 kcal, of white bread 240 kcal, of buckwheat and rice cereals 350 kcal, of creamy 750 kcal, of boiled sausages 250 kcal, of half-smoked sausages 400 kcal, of chicken eggs 150 kcal, sugar - 400 kcal. Caloric data are also often indicated on food labels. During the day, it is recommended to distribute the food intake three times: 1) breakfast (for caloric content should be about 35% of the daily ration); 2) lunch (40%); 3) dinner (25%).
In addition to caloric intake, when selecting food for a hiking trip, you need to ensure the necessary ratio in the daily diet of human nutrition components such as proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The food included in the daily diet of an adult during a hiking trip should contain about 120 g of protein, 60 g of fat and 500 g of carbohydrates. A large number of proteins are found in meat and meat products, fish, cottage cheese, cheese, peas, and beans. Carbohydrates are supplied in the body with cereals, flour products, sweets (sugar is practically pure carbohydrate). A large percentage of fat includes products such as butter, fat, fat meats.
A selection of products for a hiking trip should be carried out taking into account the availability of vitamins and minerals in the diet. For this purpose, as well as for quenching thirst, it is best to take a mineral water or natural fruit juices with you to the tourist trek.
In addition to the above basic requirements, when selecting products for a hiking trip, it is also advisable to consider the following points:
- as the participants of the hike will carry the products in their backpacks, it is necessary to calculate the total weight of all products and distribute the burden evenly among all tourists;
- If there are settlements with trade points along the way of the planned tourist trip, it is quite possible to plan the purchase of some products already along the way to facilitate the burden of tourists;
- during the hiking trip, the products must remain usable for consumption, so do not take with you unsuitable for transportation and perishable products;
- cooking in the conditions of a hiking trip should be convenient and as quick as possible, because the saved time can be used to achieve the main goal of the hike - outdoor activities (for this purpose, supermarkets sold in supermarkets, canned meat, instant noodles and t .d.);
- for the campaign should be selected the usual food that we eat daily;
- In a hike, do not eat dry.