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Dietary Regimes in Space Cabin Simulator StudiesA series of 16 experiments has been completed. Data obtained on 40 test subjects show
that the caloric requirement for an inactive man in a confined space is 32.7 kcal/kg body t
weight/day. No effect of the gaseous environment is evident.

The dietary regimes used in these studies were dehydrated, liquid, and frozen foods.
Acceptability was highest with the frozen foods. The use of each of these various dietary
regimes in space has certain advantages and disadvantages. Close cooperation between
mission-oriented personnel and those concerned with nutrition and metabolism should &
provide an optimum solution to the 14- to 60-day mission.
Document ID
19650008982
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
B E Welch
(United States Air Force Arlington, United States)
Date Acquired
August 2, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1964
Publication Information
Publication: Conference on Nutrition in Space and Related Waste Problems
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Subject Category
Man/System Technology and Life Support
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Nutrition in Space and Related Waste Problems
Location: Tampa, FL
Country: US
Start Date: April 27, 1964
End Date: April 30, 1964
Sponsors: University of South Florida, National Academy of Sciences, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Accession Number
65N18583
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
Nutrition
Manned space flight
Diet
Frozen food
Space flight feeding
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