Caloric supplementation required for a severely malnourished child (per kg–body weight) is –
Correct Answer: 175 cal/kg
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On day one, diet should be started with 80-100 Cal/kg/d (not more than 100), which can be increased to 150 Cal/Kg/d in a week's time.
Protein requirements
In severe PEM → 4-5 g/kg/day.
In moderate PEM → 2-3 g/kg/day.
On day one, 0.7 g/kg of protein per day should be started which can be increased to 2-3 g/kg/day in a week's time.
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