How many Calories would the American Academy of Pediatrics initially recommend for a 1.5-kg infant that was born at 33 weeks gestation?

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that preterm infants (born before 37 weeks gestation) receive 110-120 kcal/kg/day in the first few days of life, gradually increasing to 120-180 kcal/kg/day by 2 weeks of age. Since the infant in question is 1.5 kg and born at 33 weeks gestation, the initial recommendation would be at the higher end of the range, or approximately 180 kcal/day (120 kcal/kg/day x 1.5 kg). Therefore, the correct answer is C.

How Many Calories Would the American Academy of Pediatrics Initially