An adolescent female student is concerned about gaining weight. How many calories per day should the nurse explain that the student will need for normal growth and development?

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The average caloric requirement for adolescent females is about 2,200 kcalories/day with 45 grams of protein. Male adolescents have a higher daily caloric requirement than females of about 2,500-3,000 calories with 50 grams of protein. The adolescent should not restrict intake to 1,500 kcalories per day.

An Adolescent Female Student Is Concerned About Gaining Weight