Space Food Lesson
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- Astronauts usually eat processed foods that can be low in essential micronutrients.
- Nutrients can break down if food is stored for too long.
- Growing fresh food in space could supplement nutrients, keep astronauts healthier, and provide variety in the astronauts’ diets.
- Astronauts have weakened immune systems in space. They are more susceptible to foodborne pathogens, so food grown in space must be safe.
- The International Space Station has a growth chamber called Veggie, where they can grow crops.
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