Energy Requirement Calculator in Children

Energy Requirement Calculator

Age: Months(0-36) Years(>3)

Weight (kg):

Height (m):

Gender: Male Female

Physical Activity Level: Sedentary (1.0-1.4) Low Active (1.4-1.6) Active (1.6-1.9) Very Active (1.9-2.5)

Physical Activity Coefficient

• PA indicates the physical activity coefficient:
• For boys:
• PA = 1.00 (sedentary, estimated physical activity level 1.0-1.4)
• PA = 1.13 (low active, estimated physical activity level 1.4-1.6)
• PA = 1.26 (active, estimated physical activity level 1.6-1.9)
• PA = 1.42 (very active, estimated physical activity level 1.9-2.5)
• For girls:
• PA = 1.00 (sedentary, estimated physical activity level 1.0-1.4)
• PA = 1.16 (low active, estimated physical activity level 1.4-1.6)
• PA = 1.31 (active, estimated physical activity level 1.6-1.9)
• PA = 1.56 (very active, estimated physical activity level 1.9-2.5)
• Adapted from Kleinman RE, editor: Pediatric nutrition handbook, ed 7, Elk Grove Village, IL, 2013, American Academy of Pediatrics.

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