Table 2

Unweighted sample statistics of dependent variables

OutcomeObsMean effect sizeSDMinMax
Height for age z-scores770.050.23− 0.341.2
Weight for age z-scores320.010.18− 0.640.46
Weight for height z-scores400.060.37− 0.681.8
Stunting (%)41− 1.164.25− 1011
Wasting (%)25− 2.978.29− 406
Animal-source foods (% of days or budget)4614.1921.12− 22100
Dietary diversity (food groups)290.630.64− 0.132.4
Diarrhoea incidence (%)24− 1.984.05− 154