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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Martina Heer , Jens Titze , Scott M. Smith , Natalie BaeckerPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 1st ed. 2015 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9783319185200ISBN 10: 3319185209 Pages: 69 Publication Date: 05 August 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsI. 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.ReviewsAuthor InformationProf. Dr. Martina Heer is Adjunct Professor for Nutritional Sciences at the University of Bonn, Institute of Nutritional and Food Sciences, Germany. Prof. Dr. Jens Titze, MD is Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, USA . Dr. Scott M. Smith leads the Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory at the NASA Johnson Space Center, Clear Lake, Texas, USA. Dr. Nathalie Baecker is Research Scientists at the University of Bonn, Institute of Nutritional and Food Sciences in Bonn, Germany. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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