As to my knowledge 2004 edition has not been updated! The best colleagues to answer this would be WFP/UNHCR/WHO/UNICEF nutrition colleagues in emergency. There may be more recent discussion on the needs in emergency in different forums. I was in HCR when this edition ws published- I believe the principles remain valid as listed in this edition. I did visit the WFP resource centre and yes the edition of 2004 is still used as one of the references. Sphere standards as mentioned also have a sction on planning rations etc. Thank you.

Hello, Vanessa, from a fellow Canadian. :-)

I am not aware of plans to update that edition of "Food and Nutrition Needs in Emergencies" although there might be. I can speak specifically to the section on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) which references very old guidance, and although much of is still sound, some has been rescinded. The current Operational Guidance for IYCF-E is V3.0 (2017). Of particular concern, the HIV information in the doc  you have referenced has been updated significantly with this guidance: HIV and infant feeding in emergencies: operational guidance: the duration of breastfeeding and support from health services to improve feeding practices among mothers living with HIV (2018)  Other up-to-date guidance for IYCF-E can be found on our resources and outputs page. If you have questions beyond IYCF-E, colleagues here can point you in the right direction. 
 

-- Jodine Chase
IFE Core Group Facilitator

Vanessa

As narraated by a colleagues and me earlier the basis of this book are still sound . Best is WFP/UNICEF/WHO/UNCR to respond. Main foucs is on ration planning which stands sound.. Rita