Bone

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Space Nutrition
Nutrient Requirements
Systems
Bone Muscle Cardio Fluid/Electrolyte Immunolog
y 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
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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)
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New Years 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)
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Energy Intake

• Inadequate food intake will compromise crew
  health and performance
• Intake of all nutrients is dependent on the
  adequacy of energy intake

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Energy
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SLAMMD
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Vitamin D
Smith et al., J Nutr, 2006 Smith et al., J Nutr,
2005
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Polar Vitamin D Winter 2007
Smith et al., AJCN, 2009
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Polar II Winter 2009
2,000 IU/d 10,000 IU/wk Vitamin D,
Calcium Immune Markers
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Bone
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Potential Countermeasures

• Nutrition
• Exercise
• Pharmacology
• Gravity

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• N-telopeptide

• Helical peptide

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Nutrition and Bone
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Nutrition and Bone
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NEEMO
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Iron, Oxygen, and EVA
Radiation/oxygen issues have implications for
cataracts and other health issues.
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Earth Benefits

• Research
• Countermeasures
• Technology
• Education/Outreach

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Education/Outreach
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