Diet and Recovery: The role of nutrition after a natural disaster.

摘要

People’s nutritional intake is compromised after a natural disasterNutritional supplements are beneficial during the EQ and post-EQ stress period and could be considered as a front line interventionBenefits may be more marked for those with existing psychopathologyHigher doses may confer greater benefitsNutritional supplements are relatively cheap and easy to provide to communities cf other psychosocial, medical, organizational interventionsProtection against worsening anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms may be gained with little professional contact that is maintained up to one year