Daily calorie requirements of HIV-positive children
| Daily calorie requirement (kcal/day) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | HIV-negative | HIV-positive (asymptomatic) | HIV-positive with poor weight gain or other complications | HIV-positive with severe complications |
| 6–11 months | 690 | 760 | 830 | 150–220 |
| 12–23 months | 900 | 990 | 1080 | 150–220 |
| 2–5 years | 1260 | 1390 | 1510 | 150–220 |
| 6–9 years | 1650 | 1815 | 1980 | 75–100 |
| 10–14 years | 2020 | 2220 | 2420 | 60–90 |
Data taken from WHO Guidelines.8