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Nutrition Survey

Operational publications, 28 May 2009

The UN refugee agency, in coordination with the World Food Programme and through its implementing partners, is responsible for monitoring the nutritional status of refugees through regular surveys and an effective surveillance system.

SMART (2006) Measuring mortality, nutritional status and food security in crisis situations: SMART methodology, version 1.

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Duffield A, Taylor A (2004) Emergency Nutrition assessment: Guidelines for Field Workers. Save the Children.

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