Enteral Nutrition: Energy Needs

  Nutrient Distribution 
 
Energy Source Caloric Range Maximum Calories
Carbohydrate 40-55% 60%
Protein 8-12% 20%
Fat 35-50% 60%
 
Caloric Needs 
 
Activity Consumes kcals/kg/day
Basal Needs 50
Activity 15
Cold Stress 10
SDA 8
Fecal Loss 12
Growth 25
RDA = 120 kcal/kg/day
 
Protein Needs 
  
Activity Requirement g/kg/day
Obligatory Need 1.0 - 1.5
Growth 1.6 - 2.0
RDA =  2.6 - 3.5 g/kg/day
 


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