Meal replacement powder exists as a weight management tool but in the event of a natural disaster or space exploration, hell even homelessness or world hunger, could someone live off them indefinitely? Obviously it wouldn‘t be pleasant but it is possible? Or would someone waste away, lose vital muscle mass and cognitive abilities etc?
Answer: Thank you to those that answered. In the case of disaster relief It seems the biggest issue with powder is access to clean water not health related reasons or the actual cost of making it like I thought may be the case. As for space exploration if a base formula is tailored to an individuals specific needs it’s viable.
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I think the answer is that in theory, yes. In reality, when you get sick you need different nutrients. We all have had cravings which are our body’s way telling us we need to eat something different.
You might need a little more flexibility than exactly one powder composition.
For example, an anemic person would need extra iron.
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