WHO/FAO Energy Requirements

Name: WHO/FAO Energy Requirements
Creator: Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD
Keywords: WHO, FAO, calories, energy, catch-up growth, malnutrition, nutrition, pediatric

Estimates energy requirements using WHO/FAO equations with catch-up growth calorie calculation

Clinically Verified· 6 tests

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify all results before clinical application.

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Ideal Body Weight

Ideal weight-for-age used for catch-up calorie calculations. Typically the 50th percentile weight for the child's current length/height age.

References

FAO/WHO/UNU. Human energy requirements: report of a joint FAO/WHO/UNU expert consultation. Food Nutr Bull. 2005;26(1):166.

Reviewed by Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD · Last updated March 2026

Medical disclaimer

This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment. Always independently verify results before making clinical decisions.

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