How many kilocalories per kilogram (kcal/kg) of body weight does a breastfed term infant require each day?
a. 50 to 65 c. 95 to 110
b. 75 to 90 d. 150 to 200
ANS: C
For the first 3 months the infant needs 110 kcal/kg/day. At ages 3 to 6 months the requirement is 100 kcal/kg/day. This level decreases slightly to 95 kcal/kg/day from 6 to 9 months and increases again to 100 kcal/kg/day until the baby reaches 12 months.
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