Pediatric Nutrition Assessment

Assessment Results

BMI & Growth

BMI: kg/mÂ²

BMI-for-Age Percentile:

BMI Z-score:

BMI Category:

Energy Requirements

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): kcal/day

Estimated Energy Needs (EER): kcal/day

Macronutrient & Fluid Needs

Protein: g/day
Carbohydrates: g/day
Fat: g/day
Fluid: oz/day

Micronutrient Needs (RDA/AI)

Vitamin D: mcg/day
Calcium: mg/day
Iron: mg/day
Zinc: mg/day
Iodine: mcg/day
Vitamin B12: mcg/day
Folate: mcg DFE/day
Vitamin A: mcg RAE/day
Vitamin C: mg/day
Vitamin K: mcg/day (AI)
Magnesium: mg/day
Potassium: mg/day
Sodium: mg/day
Fiber: g/day
Choline: mg/day (AI)

Daily Food Group Needs (MyPlate)

Fruits: cups
Vegetables: cups
Grains: ounce equivalents
Protein Foods: ounce equivalents
Dairy: cups

Food Group Serving Size Examples

* Serving sizes for younger children may be distributed in smaller portions throughout the day.

Fruits (1 cup)

1 large banana or peach
1 small apple
1 cup of berries
1/2 cup of dried fruit

Vegetables (1 cup)

1 large sweet potato
2 cups of leafy greens
1 cup of cooked broccoli
2 medium carrots

Grains (1 oz eq)

1 slice of bread
1/2 cup cooked rice or pasta
1 small muffin
1 cup dry cereal

Protein (1 oz eq)

1 egg
1 tbsp peanut butter
1/4 cup cooked beans
1 oz cooked meat, poultry, or fish

Dairy (1 cup)

1 cup milk or yogurt
1.5 oz hard cheese
1/3 cup shredded cheese
2 oz processed cheese

Calculation Notes

BMI & Growth:

BMI is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. Percentile and z-scores are computed using the CDC LMS method for ages 2-20 years, with a simplified data set embedded in the app. The BMI category logic includes support for the extended charts for severe obesity (BMI $\geq$ 120% of the 95th percentile or BMI $\geq$ 35 kg/mÂ²).

Energy Requirements:

**BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)** is estimated using WHO equations for children and the Mifflin-St Jeor equation for adolescents (13+ years). **EER (Estimated Energy Requirements)** is calculated by multiplying the BMR by an appropriate Physical Activity (PA) factor.

Macronutrient Needs:

Macronutrient needs (protein, carbohydrates, and fat) are derived from the Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) using the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) for each age group.

Fluid Needs:

Fluid needs are estimated using the Holliday-Segar method based on body weight in kilograms.

Micronutrient Needs:

Micronutrient needs are based on the latest Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) from the National Academy of Medicine, including Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and Adequate Intakes (AIs).

Daily Food Group Needs (MyPlate):

Food group recommendations are based on USDA MyPlate for Kids guidelines, with amounts scaled to the client's calculated EER.