This handbook is aimed at WFP staff at all levels who are involved with the delivery of food assistance to WFP beneficiaries. It should serve as both a reference and training manual, providing a better understanding of food and nutrition issues as they relate to WFP, a practical tool to tackle a number of basic nutrition related tasks, relevant to situations in which the work and the ability to judge when specialised nutrition advice should be sought.

The handbook will enable staff to assess and analyze the nutrition situation in their country or region of responsibility and help manage the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of interventions.