Nutrition Refeeding syndrome

Description

Calculations to determine a feeding plan for patients in danger of refeeding syndrome

Example 1

Our 5.5 kg feline cat is at risk of refeeding syndrome. How many kCal does she need on Day 3 of refeeding? (answers should be wbole numbers, no decimals)

Solution

5.5 kg ^0.75 * 70 = (5.5^0.75*70)*0.75 kCal