Watch these videos:
https://youtu.be/onm7P_iFueE
https://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/stem-on-station/ditl_eating
After reading the article and watching the video, answer these questions:
- How do astronauts on the Space Station get their food?
- How many different types of meals do they have before they start repeating them?
- Do astronauts use plates while eating in space? Why or why not?
- Is cooking required to prepare food for astronauts on the Space Station? Why or why not?
- What is the main utensil used for eating in space? Is it a fork or spoon? Why?
- Can astronauts eat fresh fruits and vegetables while on the Space Station?
- What are some examples of bonus foods that astronauts may have access to?
- How do astronauts dispose of empty food packages on the Space Station?
- Why is the food on the Space Station high in protein?
- Can you explain what thermal-stabilized food is?