Calculations for Children Literay Level 2

Calculations for Children
What is it?
*Calories- Actual Weight divided by 2.2 = Kilograms x 120 for
Children < 2 years of Age; X 80 if > 2 Years of Age
*Protein- Kilograms x 1.75
-Kilograms- Weight divided by 2.2
*Fluids- Kilograms x 12- if < 2 Years of age; x 100 if > 2 Years
Suggestions:
*Weights- Should be done Weekly at the Health Department,
Hospital or Physician’s Office
-After 1 Month- Weights should be done 2 times per month
-After 6 Months- should be done Monthly
What can I do?
*See your Physician- as needed
*See RD- for help as needed
*See FFF RD- on line for help
*Check for- Dehydration, can use Breast Milk and Formula