How to use BP-5™ emergency rations
BP-5™ emergency rations are the preferred tool when disasters strike.
One box of BP-5 (9 bars) is enough for one adult for one day. BP-5™ can be eaten as a biscuit direct from the pack, or crumbled into water and eaten as a porridge. To make a porridge use 200 ml of boiled drinking water per bar. For each bar of BP-5™ at least 250 ml of drinking water intake should be available. For children between 6 and 24 months of age BP-5™ should preferably be given as porridge.
Distribution
If no other food is available, the below table could be used as an approximate guideline for distribution*.
| AGE (Y) | Bars/day | Kal/day | Bars/week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2-1 | 3 | 768 | 21 |
| 2-3 | 4 | 1016 | 28 |
| 4-6 | 5 | 1270 | 35 |
| 7-8 | 6 | 1524 | 42 |
| Adult(f) | 8 | 2032 | 56 |
| Adult( M) | 9 | 2290 | 63 |
* covers approx. 100% energy requirement and vitamins and minerals recommended daily allowance.