Table 1 Description of study groups

Supplementary food (distributed monthly for the period of 4 months)

8 kg CSB (bulk) + 2.6 L fortified vegetable oil

8 kg CSB (in 4 2-kg packages) + 2.6 L fortified vegetable oil

Standard program ration: 8 kg CSB (bulk) + 1 L fortified vegetable oil

SBCC

Intensified SBCC emphasizing the recommended preparation method, oil to CSB ratio, and targeting of supplement to beneficiary child

Intensified SBCC emphasizing the recommended preparation method, oil to CSB ratio, and targeting of supplement to beneficiary child; the repackaged CSB also included printed SBCC messaging

Standard program SBCC: general health messages on family planning, HIV, vaccinations, and other topics