Nutrition in spaceflight and weightlessness models

Author(s)

• Lane, Helen W. (Helen Woods)
• Schoeller, Dale A.

Bibliographic Information

Nutrition in spaceflight and weightlessness models

edited by Helen W. Lane, Dale A. Schoeller

（Modern nutrition）

CRC Press, 2000

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Tens of thousands of miles above Earth's atmosphere, orbiting this planet like pieces from a child's giant erector set, NASA's massive International Space Station slowly takes shape. When completed, as many as 16 countries will provide crew members for this orbiting international community. But while this will not be the first extended stay of humans in space-Skylab, Mir Space Station, and Shuttle-Mir missions all involved extended-stay periods-it will give birth to some new questions about one of space exploration's biggest concerns: providing adequate nutrition essential to good physical and mental health in space. Nutrition in Spaceflight and Weightlessness Models consolidates nutritional observations from 38 years of human spaceflight. It is a compilation of nutritional knowledge and accomplishments from the early 1970's to the recent Shuttle-MIR program. It provides basic nutritional concepts, as well as broad coverage, of the effect of space and weightlessness on nutrition status and physiology. Nutrition in Spaceflight and Weightlessness Models addresses the utility of ground-based weightlessness simulations; the role of electrolytes, calcium, protein, iron, and micronutrients in optimal nutrition; and energy utilization by space crews. The book also explores regenerative life-support and food systems for space and planetary missions; the results of basic research in metabolism that illustrate the physiological changes that occur during spaceflight; new concepts and recommendations for astronaut nutrition in future spaceflights; and, the lab capabilities of the International Space Station.

Table of Contents

Overview: History of Nutrition and Spaceflight Food Systems for Space and Planetary Flights Bioregenerative Life Support and Nutritional Implications for Planetary Exploration Utility of Ground-Based Simulations of Weightlessness Energy Utilization and Exercise in Spaceflight Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis Protein and Muscle Homeostasis: The Role of Nutrition Calcium and Related Nutrients in Bone Metabolism Iron Metabolism and the Changes in Red Blood Cell Metabolism Micronutrients: Trace Elements and B Vitamins Antioxidants: Radiation and Stress Nutritional Recommendations for Spaceflight Nutrition Research for the Future of Spaceflight Appendix A-Instruments Available for Research Aboard International Space Station Appendix B-Daily Nutritional Recommendations for International Space Station Missions Up to 360 Days Appendix C-Normative Blood and Urine Values Found During Spaceflight Appendix D-Sample of Menus for International Space Station

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Details

• NCID: BA47677495
• ISBN:
  • 0849385679
• LCCN: 99051978
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Fla.
• Pages/Volumes: 301 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : TL1560
  • DC21 : 603.2/024/6294
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Menus for space flight
  • LCSH : Astronauts -- Nutrition
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA24144450