Rapid assessment of nutrition : training courses and research projects in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the newly independent states (CCEE/NIS) : background and description of the project / Eric Poortvliet

ABSTRACT

The main objective of the Rapid Assessment of Nutrition (RAN) project has been to build up competence and practical skills in modern nutrition assessment. It is aimed at public health professionals in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the newly independent states, who are invited to attend courses and workshops to be part of a multicentre nutrition survey, coordinated by WHO. A second objective is to use the data collected in these surveys to develop national nutrition policies