265: Space Bites: Reflections of a NASA Food Scientist – Vickie Kloeris

There's more to NASA than astronauts and engineers, and there's more to "space food" than freeze dried ice cream. Retired NASA food scientist Vickie Kloeris shares a sneak peek into her space food career with entertaining stories and situations that defy gravity. Tune into this episode to learn about: · the food science involved in feeding astronauts · the psychological importance of food in space programs · different strategies and technologies utilized to make food safe, convenient and tasty in orbit · challenges, solutions and stories about dining microgravity style · the role of registered dietitians in space food · why dietary monitoring in space is important · food science as a career path · the Institute of Food Technologists Full shownotes, transcript and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/265