About this Research Topic
Nutrition has been a critical factor in human exploration endeavors throughout history. The challenge of maintaining sufficient nutrient intake during prolonged and demanding expeditions, whether in remote earthly locations or outer space, is a common theme among explorers. Recent investigations continue to highlight the importance of formulating safe, nutrient-dense, and energy-packed diets that support not only the physical health of explorers but also their cognitive and psychological well-being.
This Research Topic aims to explore the latest trends and address the challenges in developing specialized nutrition for expeditionary missions. By scrutinizing current research across various extreme environments—from outer space to isolated terrestrial habitats—the goal is to enhance our understanding of how nutrition can be optimized to support human health and performance under the most testing conditions.
To advance knowledge in this fascinating field, this topic's scope includes a broad range of environments and situations that mimic the stressors faced during expeditions. We invite contributions that shed light on a variety of pertinent themes, including, but not limited to:
• Vitamin roles in bone health during space travel
• Stability of space-stored food
• Nutrient impacts from ground analogs like bed rest
• Dietary effects on explorers' health
• Biosensor technologies for nutrient analysis
• Micronutrient, phytoconstituent, and herbal use in space
• Growth of nutritious plants in microgravity
• Microbiota changes in space and its effect on nutrient absorption
• Nutrition optimization for military personnel
• Nutritional strategies for endurance athletes
• Macronutrient manipulation for extended missions
• Supplementary nutrition for extreme environmental conditions
Continuing to frame these research questions and explore these themes will significantly contribute to devising viable nutritional strategies that can sustain health and performance during human expeditions. Such advancements are not only pivotal for future exploratory missions but also hold potential applications in improving nutritional approaches for individuals facing extreme conditions on Earth. Through collaborative research efforts, we can forge pathways to ensure that the physical and psychological demands of explorers in harsh environments are adequately met with tailored, scientifically-backed nutritional interventions.
This Research Topic aims to explore the latest trends and address the challenges in developing specialized nutrition for expeditionary missions. By scrutinizing current research across various extreme environments—from outer space to isolated terrestrial habitats—the goal is to enhance our understanding of how nutrition can be optimized to support human health and performance under the most testing conditions.
To advance knowledge in this fascinating field, this topic's scope includes a broad range of environments and situations that mimic the stressors faced during expeditions. We invite contributions that shed light on a variety of pertinent themes, including, but not limited to:
• Vitamin roles in bone health during space travel
• Stability of space-stored food
• Nutrient impacts from ground analogs like bed rest
• Dietary effects on explorers' health
• Biosensor technologies for nutrient analysis
• Micronutrient, phytoconstituent, and herbal use in space
• Growth of nutritious plants in microgravity
• Microbiota changes in space and its effect on nutrient absorption
• Nutrition optimization for military personnel
• Nutritional strategies for endurance athletes
• Macronutrient manipulation for extended missions
• Supplementary nutrition for extreme environmental conditions
Continuing to frame these research questions and explore these themes will significantly contribute to devising viable nutritional strategies that can sustain health and performance during human expeditions. Such advancements are not only pivotal for future exploratory missions but also hold potential applications in improving nutritional approaches for individuals facing extreme conditions on Earth. Through collaborative research efforts, we can forge pathways to ensure that the physical and psychological demands of explorers in harsh environments are adequately met with tailored, scientifically-backed nutritional interventions.
Keywords: Space travel, High Altitude, Military, Performance indicators, Nutritional requirnment, Biosensor techniques, compact food, Nutritional requirement
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