The maintenance ratio of calorie nitrogen for an infant is:
- 50:01
- 50:02
- 100:01
- 150:01
Explanation
- The maintenance ratio of calorie nitrogen for an infant is: 50:02
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- calorie to nitrogen ratio:
- The nonprotein kcalorie to nitrogen ratio (NPC:N) is calculated as follows:
- Calculate grams of nitrogen supplied per day (1 g N = 6.25g protein) Divide total nonprotein kcalories by grams of nitrogen.
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