Total energy needs of HIV-infected children (kcal/day)

Daily energy needs of HIV uninfected children*HIV infected and asymptomatic 10% additional energyHIV infected and poor weight gain or other symptoms 20% additional energySeverely malnourished and HIV infected (post-stabilisation) 50-100% additional energy**
6-11 mo690760830150-220 kcal/kg/day
12-23 mo9009901080150-220 kcal/kg/day
2-5 yrs126013901510150-220 kcal/kg/day
6-9 yrs16501815198075-100 kcal/kg/day
10-14 yrs20202220242060-90 kcal/kg/day
*

Based on average of total energy requirements for light and moderate habitual physical activity levels for girls and boys by age group. Joint FAO/WHO/UNU Expert Consultation, October 2001. ftp://ftp​.fao.org/docrep​/fao/007/y5686e/y5686e00.pdf

**

Management of Severe Malnutrition: a manual for physicians and other senior health workers. WHO, 1999.

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