Before revision:  As expected from a two-component model, these country-specific starting points (basal HAZ) are not associated with key indicators of undernutrition (e.g., infant mortality and average calorie deficit).
After revision:  As expected from a two-component model, these country-specific starting points , which we define as basal HAZ, are not associated with key indicators of undernutrition (e.g., infant mortality and average calorie deficit).