Starvation

Food is second on the list, as without food you are able to survive even up to several weeks. Nonetheless, food is necessary for you to stay healthy. Without food your mental and physical capabilities will deteriorate rapidly, and you will become weak and your morale will fall. Food replenishes the substances that your body burns and provides energy. It provides vitamins, minerals, salts, and other elements essential to good health.

In nature, there are two basic sources of food:

• plants
• animals, fish

Both of these groups provide you with energy and substances required for you well being. An average person requires about 2000 calories per day to function normally. An adequate amount of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins without an adequate caloric intake will lead to starvation. Your body will burn its own tissue for energy.

Plants

Plants provide carbohydrates, which are the main source of energy. Plants can often provide sufficient energy for the body to function normally. Many plant foods like nuts and seeds can give you enough protein and oils for normal efficiency. Roots, green vegetables, and plant food often contain natural sugar, which will provide calories and carbohydrates that give your body natural energy.

Animal food

Meat is more nourishing than plant food. It also may be more readily available in some places. However, getting meat is more difficult. You need to know the habits of, and how to capture the various wildlife. In survival situations, to satisfy your immediate food needs, first seek the more abundant and more easily obtained wildlife, such as insects, crustaceans, molluscs, fish, and reptiles. These can satisfy your immediate food needs while you are preparing traps and snares for larger game.