Shelter, Water, Food: The Struggle is Real for Alone Australia Contestants

Shelter, Water, Food

After shelter and water, food is a main concern for long-term survival – not just for Alone Australia contestants.

What Happens When Hunger and Starvation Kick In

A lack of food doesn’t just affect your body size. It also affects the way your body functions. People can experience extreme tiredness, have trouble remembering recent events, and feel colder due to a drop in body temperature.

What Happens if You Don’t Have Enough Food?

Prolonged starvation can also have psychological impacts and affect the way you think, reason, and make decisions.

Yes, Feeling ‘Hangry’ is Real

Most Australians will be fortunate to never experience the same levels of starvation as in the Minnesota Starvation Experiment or in Alone Australia.

Hunger Also Affects Decision Making

Feeling hungry also affects how you make rational decisions, but there’s conflicting evidence.

Conclusion

For the contestants in Alone Australia, some risk-taking will be required to secure an ongoing food supply. This will be crucial to successfully surviving in the Tasmanian wilderness.

FAQs

Q: How long can a healthy person survive without food?
A: A healthy person may be able to survive without food for around one to two months, depending on many factors, including age, sex, fitness, health, sleep, and access to clean drinking water.

Q: What are the effects of prolonged starvation?
A: Prolonged starvation can have psychological impacts and affect the way you think, reason, and make decisions. It can also lead to extreme tiredness, trouble remembering recent events, and feelings of self-doubt.

Q: Can feeling ‘hangry’ affect decision making?
A: Yes, feeling hungry can affect how you make rational decisions. However, the impact of hunger on decision making depends on the context and may lead to impulsive decisions in some situations, but strategic and risk-taking decisions in others.