A member asked:

For catchup growth to take place, does one need to eat higher than the recommended daily dosages or 100% is fine.

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It's a bit: light on total calories and protein at least the recommendations for weight stabilization of 10 times your weight in pounds is a bit low for catch up weight/growth.Personally I'd estimate about 25% more but seeing if muscle or fat is accumulating at 1 month and manking adjustments.

Answered 11/3/2014

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