The requirement of potassium in a child is –: (A) 1–2 mEq/kg, (B) 4–7 mEq/kg, (C) 10–12 mEq/kg, (D) 13–14 mEq/k g
Answer is A. The recommended daily dietary intake of potassium in a child is 1- 2 meg/kg
`Dietary consumption varies considerable even though 1- 2 meg/kg is the recommended intake'