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/kg
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., 1-2 Meq/kg The recommended daily dietary intake of potassium in a child is 1 - 2 meq/kg `Dietary consumption varies considerable even though 1- 2 meq/kg is the recommended intake'