BoneMuscleCardio
Fluid/ElectrolyteImmunologyHematology
NeuroEndo
GIBHP
Energy CHO (fiber), Fat, ProteinFat-soluble vitaminsWater-soluble vitaminsMineralsFluid
Systems
EnergyAmino acids
ProteinSodium
Fatty acidsAntioxidants
Other
CountermeasuresCountermeasures Bisphosphonates
KCitrateMedications Exercise
Other
DurationFood System
RadiationEVA
Schedule
Vehicle/Mission
Space Nutrition
NutrientRequirements
Christmas Day 2008
Russian crab salad (eggs, corn, mayo, horseradish)
Stuffing (cornbread stuffing, cooked onions & garlic in olive oil, re-hydrated sausage, honey)
Mesquite grilled tuna in a lemon and garlic ginger marinade
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)
Inadequate food intake will compromise crew health and performance
Intake of all nutrients is dependent on the adequacy of energy intake
Energy Intake
Energy
SLAMMD
Vitamin D
Smith et al., J Nutr, 2006Smith et al., J Nutr, 2005
Pre 2 30
20
40
60
80
1002000 IU/d1000 IUd400 IU/dNo pills
Session
25(O
H)V
it D
(n
mo
l/L)
Smith et al., AJCN, 2009
Polar Vitamin D: Winter 2007
Polar II: Winter 2009
2,000 IU/d
10,000 IU/wk
Vitamin D, Calcium
Immune Markers
Bone
Bone breakdownBone formation
Diet Excretion
Excretion
Feces
Urine
Absorption Secretion
Deposition Resorption
Human Body
Bone
Calcium Pools
Stomach and
Intestines
NutritionExercisePharmacology
Gravity
Potential Countermeasures
• N-telopeptide • Helical peptide
Nutrition and Bone
Nutrition and Bone
NEEMO
Iron, Oxygen, and EVA
Radiation/oxygen issues have implications for cataracts and other health issues.
Earth Benefits
ResearchCountermeasuresTechnologyEducation/Outreach
Education/Outreach