This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
What is the recommended daily energy requirement in a 15 kg child 
Select and explain. 
A. 1500 KCal, B. 1000 KCal, C. 1250 KCal, D. 1400 KCal
C: 1250 KCal
Answer: C: 1250 KCal 
Explanation: Body weight
Recommended daily energy requirement


< 10 Kg
100 KCal / kg


10 - 20 kg
1000 KCal + 50 Kcal / Kg for each kg above 10 Kg


> 20 Kg
1500 KCal + 20 KCal / Kg for each kg above 20 kg



∴ 15 kg child 
= 1000 KCal + 50 X 5
= 1250 KCal.