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'''Human daily ration''' is the name for an emergency ration, with a long shelf-life, intended to be used for refugees  
'''Human daily ration''' is the name for an emergency ration, with a long shelf-life, intended to be used for refugees  
during natural diasters, or in conflict areas.<ref name=DlaMilHumanDailyRation>
during natural diasters, or in conflict areas.<ref name=DlaMilHumanDailyRation>
{{cite news
{{cite web
| url=http://www.dscp.dla.mil/subs/rations/programs/tdsevn.pdf
| url=http://www.dscp.dla.mil/subs/rations/programs/tdsevn.pdf
| title=TECHNICAL DATA FOR HUMANITARIAN DAILY RATION
| title=TECHNICAL DATA FOR HUMANITARIAN DAILY RATION
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| accessdate=2007-10-18
| accessdate=2007-10-18
}}</ref><ref name=DefenseLogisticsAgencyOperationalRations>
}}</ref><ref name=DefenseLogisticsAgencyOperationalRations>
{{cite news
{{cite web
| url=http://www.dscp.dla.mil/subs/rations/programs/hdr/hdrabt.asp
| url=http://www.dscp.dla.mil/subs/rations/programs/hdr/hdrabt.asp
| title=Operational Rations
| title=Operational Rations
| publisher=[[United States Defense Logistics Agency]]
| publisher=[[United States Defense Logistics Agency]]
| accessdate=2007-10-18
}}</ref>
The rations were first used in [[Bosnia (country)|Bosnia]] in 1993.<ref name=Defenselink19950802>
{{cite web
| url=http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Aug1995/m080295_m-174-95.html
| title=MEMORANDUM FOR CORRESPONDENTS
| publisher=[[United States Department of Defense]]
| date=[[August 2]], [[1995]]
| accessdate=2007-10-18
| accessdate=2007-10-18
}}</ref>
}}</ref>


The meals are designed to be able to survive being air-dropped, without a parachute.<ref name=DcsaHumanitarianDailyRations>.
The meals are designed to be able to survive being air-dropped, without a parachute.<ref name=DcsaHumanitarianDailyRations>.
{{cite news
{{cite web
| url=http://www.dsca.mil/programs/HA/HUMANITARIAN%20DAILY%20RATIONS.pdf
| url=http://www.dsca.mil/programs/HA/HUMANITARIAN%20DAILY%20RATIONS.pdf
| title=Humanitarian Daily Rations
| title=Humanitarian Daily Rations
| publisher=[[DCSA]]
| publisher=[[DCSA]]
| accessdate=2007-10-10
| accessdate=2007-10-18
}}</ref>
}}</ref>
This is safer for the refugees than parachuting large palletes of rations.  And it prevents hoarding of the meals by a few individuals.
This is safer for the refugees than parachuting large palletes of rations.  And it prevents hoarding of the meals by a few individuals.


The meals cost approximately 20 % the cost of a [[meal ready to eat]].<ref name=DcsaHumanitarianDailyRations/>.
The meals cost approximately 20 % the cost of a [[meal ready to eat]].<ref name=DcsaHumanitarianDailyRations/>.
Initially the rations came in a yellow wrapper.  But it is the same color as cluster bombs.<ref name=QuartermastAlphabetSoup>
{{cite news
| url=http://www.quartermaster.army.mil/oqmg/professional_bulletin/2001/Winter01/The_Alphabet_Soup_of_Combat_Rations.htm
| title=The Alphabet Soup of Combat Rations
| publisher=[[United States Army]]
| author=[[Albin R. Majewski]]
| date=Winter 2001
| accessdate=2007-10-18
}}</ref>


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Instructions intended for Afghan refugees for human daily rations.(PD) Image: United States Department of Defense
Humanitarian daily rations and contents.
Salmon colored Humanitarian Daily Ration.

Human daily ration is the name for an emergency ration, with a long shelf-life, intended to be used for refugees during natural diasters, or in conflict areas.[1][2]

The rations were first used in Bosnia in 1993.[3]

The meals are designed to be able to survive being air-dropped, without a parachute.[4] This is safer for the refugees than parachuting large palletes of rations. And it prevents hoarding of the meals by a few individuals.

The meals cost approximately 20 % the cost of a meal ready to eat.[4].

Initially the rations came in a yellow wrapper. But it is the same color as cluster bombs.[5]

Specifications[1][2][4]
Shelf life 36 months at 80 F
Weight 30 ounces
Kilo Calories at least 2200 per package
Protein content 10-13 percent
Fat content 27-30 percent
Carbohydrate content 60 percent
Prohibited contents Any animal products, except a limited amount of dairy prodcuts, below the limit that would cause a problem for a person with lactose intolerance.
Infant component All rations contain a fruit paste, suitable for feeding to infants
Utensils' All rations contain a spoon and a paper towel moistened with a non-toxic, non-alcoholic cleanser

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