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Space Nutrition. Nutrient Requirements. Systems. Bone Muscle Cardio Fluid/Electrolyte Immunology Hematology Neuro Endo GI BHP. Energy CHO (fiber), Fat, Protein Fat-soluble vitamins Water-soluble vitamins Minerals Fluid. Countermeasures. Energy Amino acids Protein
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Space Nutrition Nutrient Requirements Systems Bone Muscle Cardio Fluid/Electrolyte Immunology Hematology Neuro Endo GI BHP Energy CHO (fiber), Fat, Protein Fat-soluble vitamins Water-soluble vitamins Minerals Fluid Countermeasures Energy Amino acids Protein Sodium Fatty acids Antioxidants Other Vehicle/Mission Bisphosphonates KCitrate Medications Exercise Other Duration Food System Radiation EVA Schedule
Christmas Day 2008 Stuffing (cornbread stuffing, cooked onions & garlic in olive oil, re-hydrated sausage, honey) Mesquite grilled tuna in a lemon and garlic ginger marinade Russian crab salad (eggs, corn, mayo, horseradish)
New Year’s Day 2009 Black bean salad (cooked onions, corn, re-hydrated sun-dried tomatoes, honey, balsamic vinegar) Mexican scramble (eggs, potatoes, cheese, breakfast sausage links, rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, cooked onions and garlic, and picante sauce on a tortilla)
Energy Intake • Inadequate food intake will compromise crew health and performance • Intake of all nutrients is dependent on the adequacy of energy intake
Vitamin D Smith et al., J Nutr, 2006 Smith et al., J Nutr, 2005
Polar Vitamin D: Winter 2007 Smith et al., AJCN, 2009
Polar II: Winter 2009 2,000 IU/d 10,000 IU/wk Vitamin D, Calcium Immune Markers
Human Body Stomach andIntestines Excretion Diet Feces Secretion Absorption Excretion Urine Calcium Pools Deposition Resorption Bone Bone breakdown Bone formation Bone
Potential Countermeasures • Nutrition • Exercise • Pharmacology • Gravity
N-telopeptide • Helical peptide
Iron, Oxygen, and EVA Radiation/oxygen issues have implications for cataracts and other health issues.
Earth Benefits • Research • Countermeasures • Technology • Education/Outreach