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Caloric Needs Calculator for Children (Special Diets)

Find your child's daily calorie target, macro split, and a sample Indian one-day meal plan adjusted for GFCF, vegetarian, or vegan diets.

Calculator

Daily calorie and macro target

Uses the Schofield BMR equation with IAP-aligned activity multipliers. Macro split follows IAP guidance: 45-65% carbs, 10-30% protein, 25-35% fat.

Daily energy target
-- kcal

Total daily intake estimate including activity. Re-check every 3-6 months as your child grows.

Carbs
-- g
55% of kcal
Protein
-- g
15% of kcal
Fat
-- g
30% of kcal
Sample one-day plan

A note on special diets. GFCF, vegan, and other restrictive diets need vitamin B12, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and omega-3 planning. Please run any restriction plan past a pediatric nutritionist or your developmental pediatrician before sustained use.