When malnutrition exists or the needs of vulnerable groups of infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, the sick, and the elderly cannot be met from the general ration, special arrangements are required to provide extra food and the food with additional micronutrients. The vulnerability of these groups stems from the increased nutrient requirements associated with such factors as growth, production of breast milk, repair of tissues, and production of antibodies. Similarly growing children are at high risk of malnutrition. Undernourished children often have deficient or delayed cognitive and mental development, Just missing single breakfast can have adverse effects on their school performance. A number of selective feeding programs we are invovled in are