Overcoming Barriers to Providing Nutritious Boxed Meals at Evacuation Shelters: Agreements on Normal Times and Adapting Meal Content after a Disaster

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  • 避難所における栄養の参照量を満たす弁当を提供する際の障害
  • ─平常時の協定締結と発災後の内容調整について─

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<p>Objective: This study aimed to identify barriers to providing boxed meals that meet the "Nutritional Reference Values for Feeding at Evacuation Shelters" in the immediate aftermath of disasters. Specifically, the study examined barriers related to the conclusion of agreements at normal times and the adjustment of meal contents after a disaster.</p><p>Methods: In January 2022, semi-structured interviews were conducted with four vendors (a major convenience store area franchisor, a supermarket, and two university co-ops) in prefecture X, where the Nankai Trough Earthquake is expected to occur.</p><p>Results: Three obstacles were identified for concluding agreements: stockpiling and securing logistics from normal times to procure foodstuffs during disasters, vendor's ignorance of administrative departments or persons in charge, and the need for approval from universities when university co-ops conclude disaster agreements with municipalities. Additionally, labeling of nutrition facts and procurement of ingredients could be construed as obstacles to the adjustment of meal contents after a disaster.</p><p>Conclusions: Procuring ingredients might represent a significant obstacle for boxed meal vendors in concluding agreements and adjusting meal contents. Therefore, it is recommended that vendors prepare in advance to procure food ingredients in case of disasters and discuss with local governments and logistics providers regarding the transportation of food ingredients and boxed meals after disasters.</p>

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