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Front Matter (R1-R12)

Executive Summary (1-8)

1 Introduction (9-16)

2 Nutrient Content and Special Considerations (17-96)

3 Processing and Packaging of the Emergency Food Product (97-128)

4 Performance Specifications (129-140)

Appendix Biographical Sketches of Subcommittee Members (141-143)