3.5 year old

Question
Do you know the average number of calories, fat grams and grams of protein 3.5 year old boy should be consuming on a typical day?

Answer
Dear A, The average number of calories varies with the individual child. But on average a 1-3 year old would need 102 calories per kg of weight, and a 4-6 year old would need 90 calories per Kg of weight. To calculate KG, take the weight in pounds and divide it by 2.2. So a 30 pound 3 year old would be 13 kg and would need on average, 1300 calories per day.
Protein needs would be about 1.1 to 1.2 grams per kg per day.
Fat is an essential nutrient in a childs diet, and 30% of their total calories should come from fat. A dietician can weigh and measure the child and make a more exact recommendation based on the individual child. Hope that helps, Laura Kraemer,Slimkids.com

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