Lecture Notes: Growth & Caloric Requirements in Children 0 - 6 years







Age Approximate Daily Weight Gain (g) Approximate Monthly Weight Gain Growth In Length (cm/mo) Growth In Head Circumference (cm/mo) Recommended Daily Allowance (Kcal/kg/day)
0–3 mo 30 2 lb 3.5 2.00 115
3–6 mo 20 1.25 lb 2.0 1.00 110
6–9 mo 15 1 lb 1.5 0.50 100
9–12 mo 12 13 oz 1.2 0.50 100
1–3 yr 8 8 oz 1.0 0.25 100
4–6 yr 6 6 oz 3 cm/yr 1 cm/yr 90–100

Reference:
Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 18th Edition
 

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