Out of Orbit Into Practice What Can Dietitians Learn From Space Nutrition?

Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of space nutrition. While fuelling astronauts in microgravity might sound worlds away from everyday dietetic practice, the science behind it offers surprising and valuable insights for clinical care, recovery, and public health here on Earth. 

I’m joined by three brilliant guests: Kristine Atienza, Christina-Ariadni Valagkouti & Stavroula Chaloulakou.

Together, they bring expertise spanning public health, emergency food security, clinical nutrition, and even preparing for the future of commercial space travel. They also share a passion for making space science accessible to everyone so whether you work in clinical practice, research, or are simply curious about the future of nutrition, this is a conversation that might just change the way you think about inactivity, metabolism, and the role of dietitians in some of the most extreme environments imaginable. 

Show Notes 

Space Nutrition Network https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-nutrition-network 

Space Generation Congress: https://spacegeneration.org/sgc2025 

International Astronautical Congress: https://www.iafastro.org/events/iac/ 

Space Generation Advisory Council: https://spacegeneration.org/ 

European Space Agency Academy: https://www.esa.int/Education/ESA_Academy 

Space Careers UK: https://spacecareers.uk/