Dietary Principles

Question 1
1. Astronauts need sound nutrition to maintain health. What are the four dietary principles you would recommend astronauts to follow when they plan their diet? (hint: characteristics of a healthy diet)

2. Provide an idea you may have to help astronauts eat well during space flight. Please use your imagination and creativity. There is no right or wrong answer – you can talk about anything related to food and nutrition in space.

Question 2
Go to one of your favorite Fast Food Restaurants and “build a meal” that you might typically get. (If you don’t eat fast food, build a typical American fast food meal, to see what you’re missing.)

Chick-fil-A

Comment on the nutritional value (or lack there of) of the meal. Please note specifics like fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, protein, carbohydrate, sugar, and sodium. Make suggestions/comments on alternatives (choose something healthier from the menu).

(200 word minimum)