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Calories Formula

Calories/day = Body Weight (kg) × kcal/kg/day.

Protein Formula

Protein/day = Body Weight (kg) × g protein/kg/day.

Pounds to Kilograms

kg = lb ÷ 2.2.

Corrected Age Formula

Corrected Age = Chronological Age − Months Early.

Corrected Age Steps

40 weeks − Gestational Age at Birth = Weeks Early; divide by 4 to convert to months; subtract from chronological age.

0-6 Month Energy Needs

108 kcal/kg/day.

7-12 Month Energy Needs

98 kcal/kg/day.

Premature Infant Energy Needs (AAP)

110-130 kcal/kg/day.

0-6 Month Protein Needs

1.52 g/kg/day.

7-12 Month Protein Needs

1.2 g/kg/day.

Micropreterm Protein Needs

Up to 4.5 g/kg/day (<30 weeks gestation).

Human Breast Milk Calories

20 kcal/oz.

Standard Infant Formula Calories

20 kcal/oz.

Preterm Formula Calories

22-24 kcal/oz.

Example Energy Calculation

8-month-old, 18 lb → 18 ÷ 2.2 = 8.18 kg; 8.18 × 98 = ~801 kcal/day.

Example Protein Calculation

3-month-old, 13 lb → 13 ÷ 2.2 = 5.91 kg; 5.91 × 1.52 = ~8.98 g/day.

Example Corrected Age

Born at 32 weeks = 8 weeks (2 months) early. If chronological age is 5 months, corrected age is 3 months.

Preterm Infant

Born before 37 weeks gestation.

Full-Term Infant

Born between 37 and 42 weeks gestation.

Low Birth Weight (LBW)

Less than 2500 g.

Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW)

Less than 1500 g.

Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW)

Less than 1000 g.

Complementary Foods Begin

Around 6 months of age.

Cup Readiness

6-8 months.

Bottle Weaning

12-18 months.

Vitamin D Recommendation

400 IU/day.

Fluoride Supplementation

After 6 months if water fluoride is low.

Iron Supplementation (Breastfed)

May begin around 4-6 months depending on status.

Best Formula Conversion Shortcut

To convert pounds to kilograms quickly on exams, divide pounds by 2.2.

Most Tested Calculations

Calories/day, Protein/day, Corrected Age.