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A child is suffering from severe PEM. Calories to be given per kg of body weight to regain weight ?

A
200 Kcal
B
150 Kcal
C
400 Kcal
D
100 Kcal
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 200 Kcal Energy requirements for ? Severe protein energy malnutrition --> 175 - 200 Kcal/kg/day. Moderate protein energy malnutrition --> 150 Kcal/kg/day.

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