Table 3 Test meal energy content and macronutrient composition

From: Substrate metabolism in male astronauts onboard the International Space Station: the ENERGY study

  

Mean (SD)

Energy content

KJ.kg−1

54 (6)

 

% ground needs1

34.6 (5.6)

Carbohydrates

g

93 (22)

 

% energy

37 (9)

Lipids

g

38 (5)

 

% energy

35 (4)

Proteins

g

67 (17)

 

% energy

28 (8)

  1. 1Theoretical daily energy needs of the subjects on the ground, based on individual body weight and an estimated physical activity level of 1.8.