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Year 8 Learning Challenge

The Great British Space Dinner

Secondary Schools

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April 19, 2023

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April 19, 2023

Create a Meal for Tim

The challenge is to design and make a main meal that can be launched into space and eaten by Tim, and other members of the crew, on the ISS. The meal can include multiple courses and a drink.

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Your meal mustbe in line with the recommendations of The eatwell plate and 8 tips for healthy eating;provide 30% of Tim’s energy and nutrient needs;be suitable for the constraints of space, e.g. suitable for preservation, easy to serve, no crumbs;be attractive and tasty for Tim;have a British theme, e.g. ingredients, based on a local/traditional recipe;be something Tim can share with his crewmates in space.

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Entries must consist of:•names and tutor groups• a description of the meal so that Tim can decide whether he would like to eat it;• a recipe, so that a food expert can judge its nutrition content;•at least one photo of the finished result. • All entries must: - be in Word or PDF format - be no more than 5 pages long•Complete meal details entry form

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The Deadline Hand in all completed entries to a form tutor by Monday 23rd June 2014

The PrizeThe judges will select the best entries, and winners will be invited to spend some time with Heston Blumenthal to work with him to cook their dishes and develop them into food that could become a Space Dinner.

 

Tim Peake – Space health needs

DataAge: 42 yearsGender: Male

DataAge: 42 yearsGender: Male

Nutrition/DayEnergy: 2874kcal Protein: 100gFat: 95g Vitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 1500mgIron: 10mgSodium: 1500mg

Nutrition/DayEnergy: 2874kcal Protein: 100gFat: 95g Vitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 1500mgIron: 10mgSodium: 1500mg

Hydration2 litres of fluid/dayHydration2 litres of fluid/day

Note: Data is based on nutrition requirements for long-duration missions.

Food

Variety

5 A DAY

Healthy meals to meet daily nutrient requirements

Food

Variety

5 A DAY

Healthy meals to meet daily nutrient requirements

ActivityTwo hours a day in space

ActivityTwo hours a day in space

Nutrition in space vs nutrition on Earth

Space nutrition/day*Energy: 2874kcal Protein: 100gFat: 95g Vitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 1500mgIron: 10mgSodium: 1500mg

Space nutrition/day*Energy: 2874kcal Protein: 100gFat: 95g Vitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 1500mgIron: 10mgSodium: 1500mg

Note: *Data is based on nutrition requirements for long-duration missions. **Data is UK RNI, used for illustrative purposes.

Earth nutrition/day**Energy: 2629kcal Protein: 55gFat: 97gVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 700mgIron: 9mgSodium: 1600mg

Earth nutrition/day**Energy: 2629kcal Protein: 55gFat: 97gVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 700mgIron: 9mgSodium: 1600mg

ActivityWhat are the differences in Tim’s needs in

Space compared to on Earth? In small groups, research reasons for these differences.