The Hornet’s Nest Net  Episode 33 Nutritional Needs

Daily Energy Needs

Calories:

Baseline (sedentary): 2,000–2,500 kcal/day

Active (physical labor): 2,500–3,500+ kcal/day

Cold weather/extreme conditions: Up to 4,000+ kcal/day

The World Health Organization (WHO) has a standardized formula for

Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) designed to treat dehydration from diarrhea,

heat stress, and other causes—ideal for grid-down, field, or off-grid use.

✅ WHO ORS Formula (Per 1 Liter of Clean Water)

Ingredient - Amount

• Table Salt (NaCl) 2.6 grams (~½ tsp)

• Baking Soda (optional version) 2.5 grams (~½ tsp)

• Trisodium Citrate (preferred) 2.9 grams

• Potassium Chloride (KCl) 1.5 grams (~⅓ tsp)

• Glucose (sugar) 13.5 grams (~6 tsp)

• Clean Water 1 liter (33.8 oz)

🔬 Why It Works

Sodium & potassium: Replaces lost electrolytes

Glucose: Helps absorption of electrolytes via the sodium-glucose co-transport mechanism

Citrate or bicarbonate: Helps correct acidosis from dehydration

🧂 Field-Ready Homemade Version (Simplified) 

If you don’t have lab-grade ingredients:

• ½ tsp salt

• 6 tsp sugar

• 1 liter (quart) of clean drinking water

• ½ tsp baking soda or a splash of orange juice/banana (for potassium if available)