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

Abstract

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