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What is the recommended daily energy requirement in a 15 kg child

A
1500 KCal
B
1000 KCal
C
1250 KCal
D
1400 KCal
High-Yield Explanation
Body weight Recommended daily energy requirement < 10 Kg 100 KCal / kg 10 - 20 kg 1000 KCal + 50 Kcal / Kg for each kg above 10 Kg > 20 Kg 1500 KCal + 20 KCal / Kg for each kg above 20 kg ∴ 15 kg child  = 1000 KCal + 50 X 5 = 1250 KCal.

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