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Santos et al. (2001); Brazil

Scale/Scope:
28 government health centers in a Southern Brazil city (14 intervention and 14 control)
Evaluation Design:
RCT – 424 children less than 18 months old (218 intervention, 206 control)
Outcomes
Outcomes Measured:
Mean nutrient intake (kJ) at 2nd follow-up (45-days post consultation) among infants
Results:
endline vs. baseline: 3827.5 vs. 3546.8
P-values/CIs:
NS
High Impact Practices:
Providing adequate meal frequency and energy density