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Proper Nutrition and Hydration on Wilderness Trips

March 21, 2011
by Gilbert A. Preston, MD

The critical role of proper nutrition, and hydration in preventing accident and illness during any wilderness trip cannot be overemphasized. If you think of the human body as a soft machine, then the importance of fuel (nutrients) and engine coolant (water) become obvious.

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