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How much carbohydrate does a child require?

Dr Satish Saluja
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.