Introduction
Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS), a fortified product, fill key nutrient gaps during the complementary feeding period, pregnancy, and lactation. Strong evidence shows that SQ-LNS effectively reduces stunting, wasting, anemia, and mortality among children ages 6–24 months. A small but growing number of studies show that SQ-LNS supplementation of pregnant women contributes to positive birth outcomes. However, less is known about the challenges and opportunities for expanding
the use of this product and the best approaches to do so. The objectives of this learning activity were to:
1. Document the factors that promoted and/or hindered successful implementation of SQ-LNS
programs in highly food insecure contexts.
2. Garner perspectives on considerations for scale-up.