Author : Martina Heer
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319185217
Total Pages : 69 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Nutrition Physiology and Metabolism in Spaceflight and Analog Studies by : Martina Heer
Download or read book Nutrition Physiology and Metabolism in Spaceflight and Analog Studies written by Martina Heer and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-07-27 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.