How many kcal shuld a 3 year old have per day?

Gender Age (years) SedentarybModerately Activec Actived Child 2-3 1,000 1,000-1,400 1,000-1,400 Female 4-8

9-13

14-18

19-30

31-50

51+ 1,200

1,600

1,800

2,000

1,800

1,600 1,400-1,600

1,600-2,000

2,000

2,000-2,200

2,000

1,800 1,400-1,800

1,800-2,200

2,400

2,400

2,200

2,000-2,200 Male 4-8

9-13

14-18

19-30

31-50

51+ 1,400

1,800

2,200

2,400

2,200

2,000 1,400-1,600

1,800-2,200

2,400-2,800

2,600-2,800

2,400-2,600

2,200-2,400 1,600-2,000

2,000-2,600

2,800-3,200

3,000

2,800-3,000

2,400-2,800 a These levels are based on Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) from the Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes macronutrients report, 2002, calculated by gender, age, and activity level for reference-sized individuals. "Reference size," as determined by IOM, is based on median height and weight for ages up to age 18 years of age and median height and weight for that height to give a BMI of 21.5 for adult females and 22.5 for adult males. http://www.webmd.com/diet/estimated-calorie-requirements