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HUNTING AND TRAPPING ANIMALS

No matter where elite troops are, they can always find food for survival. There are many types of plant and animal foods available. Soldiers are trained where to find them, how to recognize them, and how to collect or trap them. They must also know what is poisonous and dangerous. To be fit and to have enough energy, soldiers need more than 3,000 to 5,000 calories a day in warm weather and 4,000 to 6,000 calories a day in cold climates. They must try to eat a balanced diet to keep their body and mind working properly. The four main elements to a balanced diet, which they should eat on a daily basis, are: • Protein. This is essential for growth and repair of tissue. Protein is broken down into amino acids, which are important for muscular growth and repair. Protein is found in cheese, milk, cereal grains, fish, meat, and poultry. • Carbohydrates. These are the body’s main source of energy. They should make up about half of the daily calorie intake. Carbohydrates can be obtained from fruit, vegetables, chocolate, milk, and cereal grains.

A deadfall trap is very effective, but can easily be set off and can kill humans as well as animals. Always remember where you set them.