how many calories should a child eat
Active 4- to 8-year-old children need more calories than their inactive counterparts. For example, girls ages 4 to 8 often need 1,200 calories daily if they are sedentary, 1,400 to 1,600 calories if they are moderately active and 1,400 to 1,800 calories a day if they are regularly active.our childâs individualized calorie needs are based on age, gender and activity level. Ask your pediatrician to track your child's growth to make sure heâs growing at an appropriate pace compared to other children the same age.