Baby Joe is a 4-month-old exclusively formula-fed infant who weighs 6.4 kg (14 lb). How many millilitres of formula does Joe need each day in order to meet his need for 630 kcal? Assume that 1 fl. oz = 29.57 mL.

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First, we need to calculate Joe's daily energy needs in kcal using the formula:

Daily energy needs (kcal) = weight (kg) x 100

Daily energy needs (kcal) = 6.4 kg x 100 = 640 kcal

Next, we need to calculate the amount of formula that provides 1 kcal using the formula:

1 kcal = 0.67 mL of formula

So, to get 630 kcal, we can use the formula:

630 kcal = X mL of formula

X = 630 kcal / 0.67 mL of formula = 940.3 mL of formula

Rounding this up to the nearest millilitre, we get:
Answer: C
 Baby Joe needs 946 mL of formula each day to meet his energy needs.

Baby Joe Is a 4-Month-Old Exclusively Formula-Fed Infant Who Weighs