The evidence base of supplementary feeding programmes and SBCC interventions on nutritional and behavioural outcomes globally: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Suboptimal feeding practices in children under five remain a critical concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Integrated Supplementary Feeding programmes (SFPs) combined with Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) interventions have shown potential, yet global evidence on their design and effectiveness remains scattered across diverse settings and varies widely in scope and quality. This review aims to map global evidence on integrated SFP and SBCC interventions for children aged 6-59 months, assessing their impact on anthropometric, biochemical, nutritional, health, developmental, functional, microbiological and infant and young child feeding (IYCF) outcomes, and to identify contextual factors, evidence gaps and successful strategies. The

SUBMITTER: Gupta N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12853515 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature