Clinical Q & A

摘要

Increasing food portion sizes are affecting the population as a whole. However, the potential impact on young children, especially those at risk for obesity, is even greater due to their relatively small daily energy requirements. According to the Institute of Medicine, moderately active 4- to 8-year-old children require approximately 1400-1600 calories per day for healthy growth. Those who are highly sedentary require fewer calories and active children may require more.