Table 2.
Baseline information of study participants*
| Variable | Control | CSB | LNS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants, n | 58 | 65 | 65 |
| Age, months | 13.3 ± 2.58 | 13.3 ± 2.80 | 13.5 ± 2.54 |
| Weight, kg | 7.35 ± 0.79 | 7.23 ± 1.10 | 8.29 ± 5.75 |
| Length, cm | 67.4 ± 8.7 | 68.1 ± 4.3 | 69.0 ± 3.6 |
| Mid‐upper arm circumference, cm | 13.6 ± 0.8 | 14.0 ± 4.3 | 13.9 ± 0.9 |
| Head circumference, cm | 44.8 ± 1.5 | 44.4 ± 1.6 | 44.6 ± 1.3 |
| Weight‐for‐age z‐score | −3.20 ± 0.84 | −3.36 ± 1.16 | −2.91 ± 0.85 |
| Weight‐for‐length z‐score | −1.14 ± 0.84 | −1.17 ± 0.97 | −0.90 ± 0.94 |
| Length‐for‐age z‐score | −2.63 ± 0.82 | −2.75 ± 1.05 | −2.47 ± 0.74 |
*Values are mean ± standard deviation. CSB, corn–soy blend; LNS, lipid‐based nutrient supplement.