Age |
Estimated energy requirement (EER) (kcal/day) = total energy expenditure + energy deposition |
0 to 3 months |
EER = [89 x weight (kg) - 100] + 175 |
4 to 6 months |
EER = [89 x weight (kg) - 100] + 56 |
7 to 12 months |
EER = [89 x weight (kg) - 100] + 22 |
13 to 35 months |
EER = [89 x weight (kg) - 100] + 20 |
3 to 8 years |
Boys: EER = 88.5 - 61.9 x age (years) + PA x [26.7 x weight (kg) + 903 x height (m)] + 20 |
Girls: EER = 135.3 - 30.8 x age (years) + PA x [10 x weight (kg) + 934 x height (m)] + 20 |
9 to 18 years |
Boys: EER = 88.5 - 61.9 x age (years) + PA x [26.7 x weight (kg) + 903 x height (m)] + 25 |
Girls: EER = 135.3 - 30.8 x age (years) + PA x [10 x weight (kg) + 934 x height (m)] + 25 |