[Nomogram for calculating the caloric intake for newborn infants]

An Esp Pediatr. 1988 Mar;28(3):237-9.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We report an original nomogram to calculate the caloric contribution in the newborn using milliliters of milk and its concentration. Formula usually contain 5 kcal/g of milk. It could be utilized for intervals every two, three and four hours.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Energy Intake*
  • Humans
  • Infant Food*
  • Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
  • Infant, Newborn / physiology*
  • Nutritional Requirements