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Guidelines for the management of the severely malnourished Standard field guidelines with extensive information on the standard protocols and treatment of complications. Suitable for managers and health workers Published in 2006, by |
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Guidelines on food fortification with micronutrients These guidelines are meant to assist countries in the design and implementation of appropriate food fortification programmes as part of a comprehensive food-based strategy for combating micronutrient deficiencies. Published in 2006, by |
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Micronutrient Malnutrition- Detection, Measurement and Intervention- a Training Pack for Field Staff A Training course on micronutrient malnutrition made up of POWER POINT presentations, Handouts and Photo cards aimed at raising awareness of micronutrient deficiencies Session 1: Important Nutrition Concepts Session 2: Micronutrient Deficiency Diseases Session 3: Detection and Prevention Published in 2003, by |
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Nutrient requirements for people living with HIV/AIDS: Report of a technical consultation Guidelines that contains the current consensus view on the nutritional requirements of people living with HIV/AIDS. Please note that knowledge in this area is evolving and these recommendations may well be subject to change in the near future. Published in 2003, by |
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Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations - Report Number 04 The UN Standing Committee on Nutrition issues these Reports on Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations with the intention of raising awareness and facilitating action. The Reports are designed to provide information over time on key outcome indicators from emergency- affected populations, play an advocacy role in bringing the plight of emergency affected... Published in 2004, by |
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Nutrition Manual for humanitarian action This manual is an important tool for all humanitarian workers involved in the field of nutrition. In addition to presenting an in-depth explanation of human nutrition, nutrition crisis and nutritional programmes within humanitarian intervention, the manual highlights the importance of maintaining a better understanding of the broader impact of war on all... Published in 2004, by |
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Preventing and controlling micronutrient deficiencies in populations affected by an emergency Provides guidance on the composition of multiple micronutrient supplements for vitamins and minerals and for the fortification of general rations for women and children. Published in 2006, by |
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Public Health Guide for Emergencies Building emergency relief skills requires not only technical health training but also education in emergency preparedness and response. This guide is designed to serve as a reference for such training. Published in 2008, by |
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Refugee Nutrition Information System No 21 - Report on the Nutrition Situation of Refugee and Displaced Populations The UN ACC/SCN issues these reports on the nutrition of refugees and displaced people with the intention of raising awareness and facilitating action to improve the situation. This is the twenty first of a regular series of reports. Information is obtained from a wide range of collaborating agencies, both UN and NGO. The information available is mainly about... Published in 1997, by |
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Scurvy and its prevention and control in major emergencies Although this document is intended primarily as a backdrop for interventions involving refugees, it is also suitable as a guide for ensuring adequate vitamin C intake in most emergency settings. It reviews the strategies and past experiences of the prevention of scurvy in refugee situations, and analyses factors influencing their success or failure. It... Published in 1999, by |
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The Management of Nutrition in Major Emergencies This manual is intended to help nutrition, health and other professionals involved in the management of major emergencies with a nutritional component, whether at local, national or international level. Chapter 1: Meeting nutritional requirements Chapter 2: Major nutritional deficiencies in emergencies Chapter 3: Assessment and surveillance of... Published in 2000, by |