On Sun, 25 Feb 2001 10:48:04 -0500, siobhan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

><<Fats and protein are the most important sources of energy for a
>sled dog. The ratio of fat and protein varies depending on the distance to
>be run and the time spent running, however,
>certain minimum requirements have been determined.
>A typical diet consists of 32% protein, 15% carbohydrates and 53% fat.>>
>
>  I think I'm missing the point of this.  Could you please elaborate?

http://www.panix.com/~paleodiet/comparison.html

We are more like dogs than sheep (or rats).

BTW the dog sled site has some comments about human diet. They know
about sled dogs, not human diet.

Philip Thrift
http://www.paleofitness.com