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Record Nr.

UNINA9910785290903321

Titolo

Nutritional biochemistry of space flight [[electronic resource] /] / Scott M. Smith ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Nova Science Publishers, c2009

ISBN

1-61728-553-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (222 p.)

Collana

Space science, exploration and policies series

Altri autori (Persone)

SmithScott M. <1963->

Disciplina

613.202/462945

Soggetti

Astronauts - Nutrition

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Space programs and space food systems -- Nutritional requirements -- Sources of nutrition data and gaps in nutrition knowledge -- Food, energy, and macronutrients -- Fat-soluble vitamins -- Water-soluble vitamins -- Minerals -- Nutritional issues for extravehicular activity -- Antioxidants -- Supplements -- Nutrient-drug interactions -- Looking forward.