How much carbohydrate does a child require?
Dr Satish Saluja
Consultant Neonatologist,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi
Consultant Neonatologist,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi
Q: How many grams of carbohydrates is required by a baby?
A:About 50% of total caloric intake should be from Carbohydrates. A child weighing 39 kg would need approximately 1600 - 1800 Calories per day.