Title

Development of Nutrionally defined Metabolic Diets for Aerospace Travel

Date

1965

Index Abstract

Not Available

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Number

AMRL TR 65-218

Creator

Hollender, H.

Dymsza, H. A.

Klicka, M.

Corporate Author

U.S. Army Natic Laboratories

Laboratory

Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories

Extent

16

Identifier

AD0635499

Access Rights

Distribution of this document is unlimited

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AMD-AM 4-40011

DoD Project

7164

DoD Task

716405

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Distribution Conflict

No

Abstract

Data compiled during the development of a nutrient defined diet in various flavors and physical forms are presented. The formulation of a liquid form of this diet including the nutrient composition, emulsion stability, antifoaming agents, flavor selection, and the techniques of packaging are discussed. An assessment of the organoleptic quality of the liquid nutrient defined diet by taste panel experts revealed a rating of 6.0 or above for the vanilla and chocolate flavors using a 9 point hedonic scale. Although slightly acceptable to taste panelists, this diet needs major flavor improvement if it is to be considered for use as the sole nutrient source for humans for prolonged periods of time. At the present time, this nutrient defined formulation is considered the best available liquid diet for sole support of humans in aerospace systems.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1965-12

Provenance

RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine

Type

report

Format

1 online resource