Famine guidelines

1. Drink plenty of water, mineral water, fruit juice or tea.
2. You can have an energy sweet, like a barley sugar, every 4 hours.
3. If you’re at primary school you must NOT skip food for more than 8 hours.
4. Doctors warn that going without food could be harmful if you’re pregnant, recently had surgery, have a history of diabetes, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart conditions or kidney complaints. Ask your doctor for advice. Remember, if going without food isn’t on, you can go without something else that’s important to you.
5. When you finish the Famine, ease your way back to normal eating by having something light and healthy like a salad or fruit.

World Vision cannot accept any responsibility for any injury or illness that may arise from involvement in the 40 Hour Famine.

The 40 Hour Famine is a community education and fundraising initiative of World Vision Australia.