By the time a child is 4-8 years old, his sugar consumption skyrockets to an average of 21 teaspoons a day. The same study found 14-18 year old children intake the most sugar on a daily basis, averaging about 34.3 teaspoons.
In space, the body begins to adapt to the microgravity environment. NSBRIâs science and technology program is addressing ways to reduce or eliminate many of the changes to the body that impact an astronautâs ability to perform well in space and that might impact their health after returning to Earth.
Getting your body back after birth. It's no wonder pregnancy and birth take a toll on the body. After the pregnant body grows a tiny human, birth requires it to heroically present that fully formed being to the world. Understanding the physiological effects of pregnancy and birth can help women appreciate their new maternal bodies and regain fitness. One key area affected by childbirth is the abdomen.