Nutrition Physiology and Metabolism in Spaceflight and Analog Studies

Title:

ISBN:

9783319185217

Personal Author:

Heer, Martina. author.

Edition:

1st ed. 2015.

Publication Information New:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.

Physical Description:

XIII, 69 p. 9 illus., 8 illus. in color. online resource.

Series:

SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences, 0

Contents:

I. Nutritional requirements in Space -- II. Nutrition in space -- Introduction -- Energy-, macronutrient supply and effects in spaceflight -- Fluid and electrolyte metabolism -- Fat-soluble vitamins -- Water-soluble vitamins -- Minerals and trace elements -- Supplements.

Abstract:

This book provides an overview of microgravity-induced changes in human metabolism, muscle, bone and the cardio-vascular system, and discusses in detail the nutrient uptake required during spaceflight to counteract these adaptive mechanisms and ensure an improved physical constitution upon returning to Earth. It addresses the needs of professors, researchers and students working in the field of human physiology and nutrition.

Subject Term:

Human physiology.

Aerospace engineering.

Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.

Nutrition.

Cell Biology.

Added Author:

Titze, Jens.