A child is suffering from severe PEM. Calories to be given per kg of body weight to regain weight –: (A) 200 Kcal, (B) 150 Kcal, (C) 400 Kcal, (D) 100 Kcal
Answer is A. Energy requirements for -

Severe protein-energy malnutrition → 175 - 200 Kcal/kg/day.
Moderate protein-energy malnutrition → 150 Kcal/kg/day.