Food preparation and programming models in crisis and disasters

Document Type : Original Research

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  Disasters are usually inevitable. However, by preparation of necessary equipment and material prior to emergencies, we would be able to improve the situation of others and ourselves. In response to disease and emergencies and for survival, there are three main priorities: water, food and shelter. Among which, food is the most important needs. Disasters can be divided in two general categories: Natural disasters such as earthquake flood, storms, etc, and man–made disasters such as biological, chemical and nuclear war and conflicts. Each of disasters and emergencies has different effects on food and nutrition. Proper planning and management reduce the consequences of crises. In this paper, different aspects of this issue such as programming, Supply, storage, estimation, distribution, consumption and also facilities and equipment needed in crisis, in the country will be discussed and desirable models of planning in crisis and disasters will be introduced. 

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