1. Objectives of Session 1: Introduction To become familiar with the structure of the chapter on food security, nutrition and food aid in Sphere To introduce food-related Human Rights To review some basic concepts and definitions To understand the importance of nutrition in emergencies

2. Structure of chapter: Sections 1. Assessment and analysis 2. Food security 3. Nutrition 4. Food aid

3. Nutrition Assessment & Analysis Food Security Assessment & Analysis Food Security, Nutrition and Food Aid General Nutritional Support Standard 2 At-risk groups Correction of Malnutrition Standard 1: Moderate malnutrition Standard 1: General Food Security Standard 4: Access to markets Standard 2: Primary Production Standard 3: Income & Employment Structure of chapter Food SecurityNutrition Food Aid Standard 1: All Groups Standard 2: Severe malnutrition Standard 3: Micronutrient malnutrition Food aid planning Food aid management Standard 2: Appropriateness & acceptability Standard 3: Distribution Standard 1: Ration planning Standard 2: Supply chain management Standard 1: Food handling Standard 3: Food quality & safety

4. Right to adequate food Right to freedom from hunger Right to Food

5. Malnutrition and mortality Ajiep, southern Sudan, 1998-99 Source: ACC/SCN 4 th Report, 2000

6. Conceptual framework showing causes of malnutrition Malnutrition and death Inadequate Dietary Intake Disease Inadequate household food security Inadequate maternal and child care Insufficient health services and unhealthy environment Immediate Causes Underlying Causes Basic Causes Formal and Informal Institutions, political and ideological superstructure, economic structure, political resources