Calculate GG's energy and protein needs
No change in GG's weight has been given. In the first part of this study her BEE was 1223, so:
• BEE = 1223 or 1200 kcals
• 1200 x SF of 1.5 = 1834 or 1800 kcals
• Extra kcals could be added for weight gain but you should start out low and gradually increase since GG is not used to eating that much.
• Protein = wt in kg x 1.3 - 1.5 = 58 – 67 g
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