USAID Advancing Nutrition
Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements: Evidence and Program Guidance (June 2021)
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Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements: Evidence and Program Guidance (June 2021)
This technical brief provides evidence and program guidance on lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS) for promoting improved nutritional status of women and young children in resource-limited settings.
USAID, USAID Advancing Nutrition · 2021
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Abstract
It summarizes recent evidence on the effectiveness of LNS for children 6-24 months of age and pregnant and breastfeeding women, and provides recommendations for program design, including population targeting, program entry and exit points, duration, and frequency of consumption. The brief also discusses how LNS can be integrated into existing programs, such as nutrition education, health, food assistance, agriculture, and social protection, to support the achievement of program objectives.
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- Document type
- Technical Guidance
