NASA Space Nutrition Book

Space-obsessed kids often want to know every detail of astronaut life, including what they eat and how they stay healthy. NASA’s Space Nutrition Book is a kid-friendly booklet that turns those questions into a mini science unit on nutrition, physiology, and living in microgravity. Produced by NASA educators, the resource explains how food is selected, packaged, and consumed in space, with activities that connect meal planning to nutrients and the challenges of zero gravity. We love how it blends real NASA photos and facts with simple experiments or tasks kids can do at home or in co-ops. It’s best for upper-elementary and middle school students and pairs nicely with broader space studies or health units. Printing and assembling the booklet takes a bit of prep, and graphics may feel slightly dated compared with flashy apps, but as a free, authentic STEM resource it’s excellent value. Pro tip: have kids design their own “space menu” for a day and justify each item nutritionally using the booklet as a guide.