G-Tube Recipes: Calorie Requirements / Calories per recipe
Posted Oct 04 2009 11:13pm
Feeding by g-tube creates a scientific environment and the question is always: Am I giving my g-tuber enough calories?
Calorie requirements for children vary tremendously according to age, size, activity level, health issues and gender to name a few. According to the pediatrician at www.keepkidshealthy.com here are some general starting numbers:
Age
Average Daily Calorie Needs
Boys
Average Daily Calorie Needs
Girls
Average Daily Calorie Needs
0-5 months
650
11 – 14 years
2500
11 – 14 years
2200
6-12 months
850
15 – 18 years
3000
15 – 18 years
2200
1-3 years
1300
4-6 years
1800
7-10 years
2000
The calories of my g-tube blended meals also vary, according to the ingredients used, quantities, etc.
My estimates are as follows:
Protein and Vegetable Blend approximately 20 calories per ounce. I adjust as needed with more nuts, more oils.
Fruit and Grain Recipe still being calculated but seems very similar. I adjust by adding nuts or oil.
Feeding by g-tube creates a scientific environment and the question is always: Am I giving my g-tuber enough calories?
Calorie requirements for children vary tremendously according to age, size, activity level, health issues and gender to name a few. According to the pediatrician at www.keepkidshealthy.com here are some general starting numbers:
Age
Average Daily Calorie Needs
Boys
Average Daily Calorie Needs
Girls
Average Daily Calorie Needs
0-5 months
650
11 – 14 years
2500
11 – 14 years
2200
6-12 months
850
15 – 18 years
3000
15 – 18 years
2200
1-3 years
1300
4-6 years
1800
7-10 years
2000
The calories of my g-tube blended meals also vary, according to the ingredients used, quantities, etc.
My estimates are as follows:
Protein and Vegetable Blend approximately 20 calories per ounce. I adjust as needed with more nuts, more oils.
Fruit and Grain Recipe still being calculated but seems very similar. I adjust by adding nuts or oil.
Feeding by g-tube creates a scientific environment and the question is always: Am I giving my g-tuber enough calories?
Calorie requirements for children vary tremendously according to age, size, activity level, health issues and gender to name a few. According to the pediatrician at www.keepkidshealthy.com here are some general starting numbers:
Calorie Needs
Calorie Needs
Calorie Needs
The calories of my g-tube blended meals also vary, according to the ingredients used, quantities, etc.
My estimates are as follows:
Protein and Vegetable Blend approximately 20 calories per ounce. I adjust as needed with more nuts, more oils.
Fruit and Grain Recipe still being calculated but seems very similar. I adjust by adding nuts or oil.
Feeding by g-tube creates a scientific environment and the question is always: Am I giving my g-tuber enough calories?
Calorie requirements for children vary tremendously according to age, size, activity level, health issues and gender to name a few. According to the pediatrician at www.keepkidshealthy.com here are some general starting numbers:
Calorie Needs
Calorie Needs
Calorie Needs
The calories of my g-tube blended meals also vary, according to the ingredients used, quantities, etc.
My estimates are as follows:
Protein and Vegetable Blend approximately 20 calories per ounce. I adjust as needed with more nuts, more oils.
Fruit and Grain Recipe still being calculated but seems very similar. I adjust by adding nuts or oil.