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    Astronaut Meal Plan

    LO: : Designing a Meal Plan for Astronauts

    1
    INTRODUCTION
    Astronauts must overcome a variety of obstacles when
    it comes to their nutritional demands.In space, food preparation
    is necessary to ensure astronauts get the proper quantity of
    nourishment, unlike on Earth where fresh food is always available.
    Astronauts must consume a variety of foods for their well-being in
    space in order to preserve their health. Food floats around in
    space due to the absence of gravity, making it challenging to eat
    politely. Space agencies package food and provide utensils in a
    special way as a result.

    2
    CHALLENGES OF EATING IN SPACE:

    • Limited Storage Space: Spacecraft have limited space for storing food supplies, necessitating
    compact and lightweight packaging solutions. Food must be carefully packaged to maximize shelf
    life and minimize volume
    • Shelf Life and Stability: Food sent to space must have a long shelf life and be resistant to
    spoilage, microbial growth, and degradation. Specialized packaging and preservation techniques are
    employed to ensure food safety and quality over extended durations.​
    • Microgravity: The absence of gravity in space poses challenges for eating, including difficulties
    with food handling, swallowing, and digestion. Foods must be specially prepared to prevent crumbs
    and liquids from floating freely, which could pose a hazard to equipment and crew members.​

    3
    RESEARCH

    To suit the dietary demands of astronauts throughout their space


    missions, the meal plan should offer a combination of healthy fats,
    proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins and minerals. Individual
    nutritional needs and preferences can be taken into consideration
    while making adjustments.​

    4
    Research

    • Carbohydrates: Excellent source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins (such as B vitamins),


    and minerals (like iron and magnesium). Support immune function, hormone production,
    and enzyme activity.
    • Proteins: Provide essential fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6, which are important for
    brain function, heart health, and inflammation regulation.​Support the absorption of fat-soluble
    vitamins (A, D, E, K).​
    • Dairy:Excellent source of calcium, vitamin D, protein, and other nutrients crucial for bone health.​
    Help maintain strong bones and teeth.​Support muscle function and overall growth
    and development, especially in children and adolescents.​
    • Fruits and Vegetables: Rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and dietary fiber.​Provide
    essential nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and folate.

    5
    MEAL PLAN
    Create a 3-day meal plan for astronauts, considering breakfast, lunch,
    dinner, and snacks.

    6
    Meal Day 1
    Breakfast: Lunch: Snack Dinner:

    •Scrambled •Whole wheat Trail mix (nuts, •Beef chili with


    eggs (dehydrated tortilla filled with tuna seeds, and dried beans (freeze-dried).​
    and rehydrated).​ salad (packed in a fruits).
    •​ pouch).​

    •Whole wheat •Carrot and •Cornbread


    toast (vacuum-sealed).​ cucumber sticks with muffins (vacuum-
    hummus (in vacuum- sealed).​
    sealed containers).​

    •Freeze- •Rehydratable •Steamed


    dried strawberries.​ fruit cocktail.​ broccoli (dehydrated
    and rehydrated).​
    ​
    •Pineapple
    chunks (freeze-dried).​

    7
    Meal Day 2
    Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner

    •Pancakes (pre- Chicken and Granola •Freeze-dried


    cooked and vacuum- vegetable stir-fry bars (individually pac beef stroganoff
    sealed).​ (freeze-dried)​ kaged). with noodles.​
    •​

    •Maple •Brown •Green


    syrup (individually rice (dehydrated beans (dehydrated
    packaged).​ and rehydrated).​ and rehydrated).​
    •​

    •Mixed nuts.​ •Edamame (freeze- •Multigrain


    dried).​ bread (vacuum-
    ​ sealed).​
    •Fruit puree pouches​ ​
    •Apple slices (freeze-
    dried)​
    •​
    8
    Meal Day 3
    Breakfast: Lunch Snack Dinner

    •Oatmeal with •Lentil soup (freeze- Cheese •Spaghetti


    dried fruits and nuts.​ dried).​ crackers (individually with marinara
    packaged). sauce (freeze-dried).​

    •Low-fat yogurt •Whole grain •Broccoli


    with freeze-dried crackers (vacuum- florets (dehydrated
    berries.​ sealed).​ and rehydrated).​

    •Orange •Greek salad with •Garlic bread (vacuum-


    juice (reconstituted feta cheese sealed).​
    from concentrate).​ (individually packaged) ​
    .​ •Tropical fruit
    •​ mix (freeze-dried).​
    •Mixed fruit
    cup (dehydrated
    and rehydrated).​

    9
    Reflection:
    In order to sustain physical health, mitigate the effects of microgravity, promote
    mental health, maximize performance, and facilitate recovery, astronauts in space depend heavily on
    nutrients.They guarantee the health, safety, and success of astronauts on space missions by supplying
    them withthe energy, proteins, vitamins, and minerals needed for vital body processes.

    Reference list:

    Website: NASA FTCSC​


    Website: NASA HRP​
    Website: ISS Food Systems​
    PPT BY: FARIYA RANA
    CLASS: 8A
    TOS ID: 12055

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