dje97001
02-01-2005, 14:22
Hey all, I have decided to build a spreadsheet that I hope attroll and SGTRock will consider posting in the information section of the website (or anywhere you decide to put those "newbie guides"). Regardless, it first needs to be built.
What is it: I would like to help assemble a reference table for hikers that contains information on all kinds of foods.
Who would benefit: Many hikers (section or thru) might benefit from such a guide. Everyone knows that the typical thru-hiker eats 2-3 times what they would in a normal lifestyle. For some, foods that are usually not options (containing high carbs, high calories, high sodium, etc.) are now essential! Not only that, but having all of this information (provided by all kinds of hikers) in one place is the entire point of this site.
Here is what I propose: I have created, and will update and maintain a spreadsheet that lists all sorts of foods, drinks, and other ingestibles. Hopefully this will be placed on whiteblaze at some point, for now I temporarily posted it on one of my geocities accounts.
http://www.geocities.com/derrick_john/food.xls
Who can help: I really need help from as many people as I can to increase the size of this thing quickly (we can only buy so much food at once).
What is needed: Any submissions need to contain the following pieces of information (which can all be found on the package):
-Category (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack)
-Component (Main, Supplement)
-Type (Hot, Cold, Either)
-Food name (be as detailed as possible, ex.:
"Bumblebee: Albacore Steal--Ginger and Soy (steak in foil pouch)")
-Listed weight (in oz. or grams, I'll be happy to convert)
-Servings Per package (number)
-Serving Size
-Calories per serving
-Calories from fat
-Carbs (g)
-Fats (g)
-Proteins (g)
-Sodium (mg)
-Cost (in USD if possible, per package--not necessarily per serving)
-Comments on the food being listed
**Optional information can contain: measured weight
The Rules:
1. I need specifics. Don't just say "granola bar," say: "Quaker Chewy Wholesome Favorites Granola Bars-Honey Nut"--without details, this information is not useful.
2. Please include all nutritional facts in the table--while these may not be useful to you, more "detail-oriented" people will want to ensure adequate nutrition to avoid too much muscle-loss, fatigue, cramping, etc.
3. You can post the information here, or PM me, or even send me the information in an email at [email protected]. You can also feel free to send me a copy of the excel spreadsheet that I have listed as a template and I will then update the "master" file.
I think that should do it.
I'm going to work on this whether or not ATtroll and SGTRock would like to put it on the website, and in the event that it doesn't get posted here, I would be more than happy to collect the info, and email out copies every so often to those who would make use of it.
Thanks all. It may only take you ten minutes to contribute, but I'm sure that many will really appreciate it! (Consider it a form of karmic-currency!)
What is it: I would like to help assemble a reference table for hikers that contains information on all kinds of foods.
Who would benefit: Many hikers (section or thru) might benefit from such a guide. Everyone knows that the typical thru-hiker eats 2-3 times what they would in a normal lifestyle. For some, foods that are usually not options (containing high carbs, high calories, high sodium, etc.) are now essential! Not only that, but having all of this information (provided by all kinds of hikers) in one place is the entire point of this site.
Here is what I propose: I have created, and will update and maintain a spreadsheet that lists all sorts of foods, drinks, and other ingestibles. Hopefully this will be placed on whiteblaze at some point, for now I temporarily posted it on one of my geocities accounts.
http://www.geocities.com/derrick_john/food.xls
Who can help: I really need help from as many people as I can to increase the size of this thing quickly (we can only buy so much food at once).
What is needed: Any submissions need to contain the following pieces of information (which can all be found on the package):
-Category (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack)
-Component (Main, Supplement)
-Type (Hot, Cold, Either)
-Food name (be as detailed as possible, ex.:
"Bumblebee: Albacore Steal--Ginger and Soy (steak in foil pouch)")
-Listed weight (in oz. or grams, I'll be happy to convert)
-Servings Per package (number)
-Serving Size
-Calories per serving
-Calories from fat
-Carbs (g)
-Fats (g)
-Proteins (g)
-Sodium (mg)
-Cost (in USD if possible, per package--not necessarily per serving)
-Comments on the food being listed
**Optional information can contain: measured weight
The Rules:
1. I need specifics. Don't just say "granola bar," say: "Quaker Chewy Wholesome Favorites Granola Bars-Honey Nut"--without details, this information is not useful.
2. Please include all nutritional facts in the table--while these may not be useful to you, more "detail-oriented" people will want to ensure adequate nutrition to avoid too much muscle-loss, fatigue, cramping, etc.
3. You can post the information here, or PM me, or even send me the information in an email at [email protected]. You can also feel free to send me a copy of the excel spreadsheet that I have listed as a template and I will then update the "master" file.
I think that should do it.
I'm going to work on this whether or not ATtroll and SGTRock would like to put it on the website, and in the event that it doesn't get posted here, I would be more than happy to collect the info, and email out copies every so often to those who would make use of it.
Thanks all. It may only take you ten minutes to contribute, but I'm sure that many will really appreciate it! (Consider it a form of karmic-currency!)