Table 2 Selection of predictors and outcome variables

Inherent

Age, sex

Stunting between 12 and 24 months of age

Proximal

Total days of exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life, average number of days suffered from diarrhoea/month, average dietary diversity score at 12, 18 and 24 months of age, proportion of calorie coming from complementary foods (carbohydrate and protein) at 12, 18 and 24 months of age

Intermediate

Maternal age, Length for age Z-score at birth, Weight for

age Z-score at birth, improved toilet, drinking water source

Distal

Maternal education, household asset index