Resources
Why infant formula causes deaths due to diarrhoea
A paper that describes how the use of infant formula contributes to diarrhoea in emergency and resource limited settings. Explains the ...
Investigation into anthropometric assessment training in emergency nutrition programmes
Abstract Aim: The aim of this project is to investigate anthropometric measurement training in emergency nutrition programmes. Method...
Infant Feeding in Emergencies (IFE) Module 2, Version 1.1 (2007)
For health and nutrition workers in emergency situations. Module 2 has been developed through interagency collaboration and consultat...
Draft Statement on the Use of the WHO 2006 Growth Standards in Emergency, Nutrition Programmes, UNSCN
Draft statement issued on behalf of all the agencies (UN and non-governmental) who are members of the working group.
Assessing micronutrient deficiencies in emergencies. Current practice & future directions
This document explores options available for investigating micronutrient deficiencies in emergencies, draws attention to best practices...
A comparison of the programme coverage of the two therapeutic feeding interventions implemented in neighbouring districts of malawi
Published in Public Health Nutrition (2006) 10(9), 907-913 Abstract Objective: To compare therapeutic feeding programme coverage for...
The Meaning and Measurement of Malnutrition in Acute Emergencies. A primer for decision-makers
TECHNICAL PAPER aimed at non-technical humanitarian actors, especially decision-makers, to understand, interpret and use nutritional da...