Nutritionists recommend that infants consume approximately 50 calories per day for each pound they weigh. How does this compare to an adult's requirement?

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Infants require more calories per pound of body weight compared to adults due to their rapid growth and high metabolic rate. An adult typically needs fewer calories per pound, making the infant's requirement more than twice that of an adult's on a per pound basis.

Nutritionists Recommend That Infants Consume Approximately 50 Calories Per Day