The space exploration program has hired you for advice on how to keep astronauts healthy in the space shuttle. How can the program's doctors make sure the astronauts’ bodies work well enough to exercise in space?

Question

A.
The doctors could make sure the astronauts’ cells are getting different types of molecules from food.
B.
The doctors could make sure that the astronauts’ bodies can make enough energy by getting enough sleep.
C.
The doctors could make sure the astronauts’ cells are getting the molecules they need from food and air.

Answer 1

C. The doctors could make sure the astronauts’ cells are getting the molecules they need from food and air.

Ensuring that astronauts receive the necessary nutrients from their food (such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals) and sufficient oxygen from the air is crucial for maintaining their overall health and enabling their bodies to function optimally in a microgravity environment. This support helps facilitate exercise, which is vital for counteracting the negative effects of long-duration spaceflight on muscle and bone health.