TABLE 3-5, Median Heights and Weights and Recommended Energy Intake - Recommended Dietary Allowances

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Average Energy Allowance (kcal)^b
		Weight		Height
Category	Age (years) or Condition	(kg)	(lb)	(cm)	(in)	REE^a(kcal/day)	Multiples of REE	Per kg	Per day^c
Infants	0.0–0.5	6	13	60	24	320		108	650
	0.5–1.0	9	20	71	28	500		98	850
Children	1–3	13	29	90	35	740		102	1,300
	4–6	20	44	112	44	950		90	1,800
	7–10	28	62	132	52	1,130		70	2,000
Males	11–14	45	99	157	62	1,440	1.70	55	2,500
	15–18	66	145	176	69	1,760	1.67	45	3,000
	19–24	72	160	177	70	1,780	1.67	40	2,900
	25–50	79	174	176	70	1,800	1.60	37	2,900
	51+	77	170	173	68	1,530	1.50	30	2,300
Females	11–14	46	101	157	62	1,310	1.67	47	2,200
	15–18	55	120	163	64	1,370	1.60	40	2,200
	19–24	58	128	164	65	1,350	1.60	38	2,200
	25–50	63	138	163	64	1,380	1.55	36	2,200
	51+	65	143	160	63	1,280	1.50	30	1,900
Pregnant	1st trimester								+0
	2nd trimester								+300
	3rd trimester								+300
Lactating	1st 6 months								+500
	2nd 6 months								+500

a: Calculation based on FAO equations (Table 3-1), then rounded.
b: In the range of light to moderate activity, the coefficient of variation is ±20%.
c: Figure is rounded.

Recommended Dietary Allowances: 10th Edition.

National Research Council (US) Subcommittee on the Tenth Edition of the Recommended Dietary Allowances.

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