Comparison: Since effectiveness of the sprinkles distributed as part of a take-home ration has not been established, this study employed a randomized controlled design. Randomization occurred at the level of the food distribution point (place where community members gather to receive food rations). Groups were assigned to receive either the take home ration (usual program practice) or the take home ration and the sprinkles. Families receiving only food rations at the control sites will receive sprinkles along with their food ration immediately after data collection is complete. The design was also consistent with the program necessity of a gradual roll-out of this new intervention. The prevalence of anemia among target-age children will be compared between groups that receive a two-month supply of micronutrient sprinkles with their take-home food ration, and those that do not.