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Daily Energy Allowance

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  1. Indications
    1. Estimates average daily energy allowances
    2. Assumptions
      1. Light to moderate Physical Activity
      2. No underlying medical conditions
      3. Women who are not lactating and not pregnant
    3. Interpretation
      1. RDAs grossly overestimate caloric needs
      2. Continuation at these intakes will result in Obesity
  2. Recommended average daily energy allowances in Children
    1. Age 1 to 3 years: 102 kcal/kg (1300 kcal/day)
    2. Age 4 to 6 years: 90 kcal/kg (1800 kcal/day)
    3. Age 7 to 10 years: 70 kcal/kg (2000 kcal/day)
  3. Recommended average daily energy allowances in Men
    1. Age 11 to 14 years: 55 kcal/kg (2500 kcal/day)
    2. Age 15 to 18 years: 45 kcal/kg (3000 kcal/day)
    3. Age 19 to 24 years: 40 kcal/kg (2900 kcal/day)
    4. Age 25 to 50 years: 37 kcal/kg (2900 kcal/day)
    5. Age over 51 years: 30 kcal/kg (2300 kcal/day)
  4. Recommended average daily energy allowances in Women
    1. Age 11 to 14 years: 47 kcal/kg (2200 kcal/day)
    2. Age 15 to 18 years: 40 kcal/kg (2200 kcal/day)
    3. Age 19 to 24 years: 38 kcal/kg (2200 kcal/day)
    4. Age 25 to 50 years: 36 kcal/kg (2200 kcal/day)
    5. Age over 51 years: 30 kcal/kg (1900 kcal/day)
  5. References
    1. (1989) RDA's 10th Edition, National Academy Press

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