A nurse is determining caloric needs for a preschooler who weighs 18 kilograms. Which of the following represents the daily caloric needs for this child?
a. 1360 calories
b. 1540 calories
c. 1620 calories
d. 1800 calories
Answer: c. 1620 calories
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