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Introduction

This technical brief provides information for designing small- and medium-quantity lipid-based nutrient
supplement (LNS-SQ and LNS-MQ) programs that promote improved nutritional status of women and
young children in resource-limited settings. The following sections feature an overview of recent evidence,
considerations for program design, and details of ways that LNS can complement or enhance a wide range of
community health and development programs.