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. Ans. is 'a' i.e., 200 Kcal Energy requirements for ? Severe protein energy malnutrition --> 175 - 200 Kcal/kg/day. Moderate protein energy malnutrition --> 150 Kcal/kg/day.