Why do we eat?For energy, for movement, for life.Food and the energy it contains are necessary for the efficient and optimal functioning of our body. Energy is necessary for all processes in the body, including brain function, temperature regulation, growth, movement, and the proper functioning and repair of all organs in the body system. The simple rule to eating a better, healthier diet is to try to include as many whole foods as possible. and raw or unprocessed foods as much as possible in the daily diet. Most of the factors that hinder performance are fatigue, injuries and soreness. A good diet will reduce these performance disturbances. The key is to get a varied diet, getting all the macronutrients, vitamins and minerals. It is optimal to choose raw and unprocessed foods, for example; oranges instead of orange juice. Eating natural foods means that the athlete gets the most out of the nutritional value of the food. Another aspect of a healthy diet is a proper eating pattern. Due to the nature of these adventure sports, what you put into your body and when is very important. Bad eating habits can have serious consequences on the body and the type of life it will lead. If, for example, the body only receives one meal per day, then it must limit the nutrients used and the amount of energy expended. on daily activities. Eating a protein-rich breakfast will help the body start the day. If you eat only one meal a day, the body does not introduce enough nutrients to satisfy all the necessary organs and operations, the basal metabolic rate (BMR) may not even be satisfied with just one meal, therefore high energy activities such as . ..... middle of paper ......nce. As stated earlier, the body requires energy to function. Basal metabolic rate measures metabolism and provides an overview of the energy, or calories, needed for life. However, due to the intensity of adventure sports, the energy requirements of an individual are increased. This caloric need depends on various factors, including: age, gender, weight, metabolism, exercise intensity and conditioning level. Calories consumed while hiking, or hiking with a backpack, for example, will depend on a number of factors, including: distance traveled, duration, altitude gained, temperature, and weight carried by the backpack. On average, rock climbing consumes about 540 to 750 calories per hour, while whitewater kayaking can consume 300 to 350 calories per hour. Calories (kcal) used in each adventure sport are shown in Table 1 below..