Nutrition in Pediatric Disaster Readiness

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• Jo Miller

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The video describes how to prepare for the nutrition needs of children during disasters. It explains the importance of having enough food and water for kids, as their needs are different from adults. It also covers planning for babies, children with special diets, and those who use feeding tubes. The article gives tips on storing food, making safe feeding choices, and working with health professionals. It highlights the need for families and communities to be ready to support children’s nutrition in emergencies.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Infectious Disease; Infrastructure Failure; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Families & Children; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Pediatrics; Nutritional Support; Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena

Institutions: Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM)

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