The energy requirement of an infant, for planning aificial feeding is:
Aificial Feeding - Principles 1. Energy requirement - 100 kcal per kg body weight, per day. 2. Protein requirement of: Age 0-6 months 2 g per kg body weight per day 6-12 months 1.5 g per kg body weight per day 3. Carbohydrate requirement of 10 g per kg body weight per day. 4. Undiluted boiled and cooled milk to be given after 4 months of age. 5. Feeding frequency of 6-8 times a day in infants, and 5 times a day in older children. 6. Increased calorie demand during illnesses (e.g. fever) should be considered.
50 kcal per kg body weight, per day
70 kcal per kg body weight, per day
100 kcal per kg body weight, per day
120 kcal per kg body weight, per day
RDA, Nutritional Requirements