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* Understand outdoor defecation techniques - http://www.survivaltopics.com/survival/outdoor-defecation-techniques/
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** If you drink untreated water, you may contract Giardia, which causes diarrhea. The incubation period for Giardia is 6-15 days, so the affect will not be immediate.
* If you are not ‘regular’ (i.e. at least daily) it may help to review your diet to increase your fluid intake, increase your [[Fiber]] intake or reduce anything that may ‘bind’.
==Specific Suggestions==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fructose#Fructose_digestion_and_absorption_in_humans Fructose] can cause diarrhea as well as bloating and flatulence. This is more of an issue when fructose is consumed in isolation than when taken as sucrose. (Sucrose is a molecule of fructose combined with a molecule of glucose.)
* Dairy foods can cause GI problems in sensitive individuals.
* Try avoiding [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten Gluten] as you may have a [http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/celiac-disease/features/gluten-intolerance-against-grain Gluten intolerance]. This is particularly important as many of the foods that are used for [[Carbohydrate Loading]] are high in Gluten.
* Avoid foods that cause flatulence such as beans.
* Spicy foods containing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsaicin Capsaicin] from Chili peppers can trigger diarrhea some hours after consumption.
