By the time a child is 4-8 years old, his sugar consumption skyrockets to an average of 21 teaspoons a day. The same study found 14-18 year old children intake the most sugar on a daily basis, averaging about 34.3 teaspoons.
In space, the body begins to adapt to the microgravity environment. NSBRIâs science and technology program is addressing ways to reduce or eliminate many of the changes to the body that impact an astronautâs ability to perform well in space and that might impact their health after returning to Earth.
An astronaut's muscles can atrophy after time in space. Cosmic radiation: high-energy radiation that is emitted from the sun to all directions in space. Humans in space need some protection, especially during times of high solar activity. Countermeasure: a measure or action taken to counter or offset another one.