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Energy of an astronaut
Astronauts living on the International Space Station (ISS) need balanced meals to meet their energy and health needs while in space. Food scientists and nutritionists at NASA ensure that astronauts eat balanced meals in space by consulting the Nutrition Fact labels and studying the nutritional needs of astronauts before food is packaged for both short and long duration spaceflight. Based on the environment of space and the conditions of microgravity, planning the astronauts dietary needs can be challenging.
In this activity, students will investigate the Food Pyramid as they learn the basic foods of a well-balanced diet.
To find out more about Mission X, visit https://www.stem.org.uk/esero/primary/competitions-and-challenges/mission-x
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