Fig. 1.

Study profile. The IFA group received 60 mg iron plus 400 mg folic acid. The MMN group received 1–2 Recommended Dietary Allowances of 18 vitamins and minerals (including 20 mg iron). The LNS group received SQ-LNS with the same micronutrients as the MMN group, plus another four minerals (Ca, P, K and Mg), as well as macronutrients. All three supplements were intended for daily consumption. IFA iron and folic acid, SQ-LNS small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplement, MMN multiple micronutrients