Nutrition in Abrupt Sunlight Reduction Scenarios: Envisioning Feasible Balanced Diets on Resilient Foods
2022
Alix Pham | Juan B. García Martínez | Vojtech Brynych | Ratheka Stormbjorne | Joshua M. Pearce | David C. Denkenberger
Abrupt sunlight reduction scenarios (ASRS) following catastrophic events, such as a nuclear war, a large volcanic eruption or an asteroid strike, could prompt global agricultural collapse. There are low-cost foods that could be made available in an ASRS: resilient foods. Nutritionally adequate combinations of these resilient foods are investigated for different stages of a scenario with an effective response, based on existing technology. While macro- and micronutrient requirements were overall met, some&mdash:potentially chronic&mdash:deficiencies were identified (e.g., vitamins D, E and K). Resilient sources of micronutrients for mitigating these and other potential deficiencies are presented. The results of this analysis suggest that no life-threatening micronutrient deficiencies or excesses would necessarily be present given preparation to deploy resilient foods and an effective response. Careful preparedness and planning&mdash:such as stock management and resilient food production ramp-up&mdash:is indispensable for an effective response that not only allows for fulfilling people&rsquo:s energy requirements, but also prevents severe malnutrition.
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