Table 2 Energy requirements by sex and age according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) [26]. Values reported are average requirements (AR) according to the lower level of physical activity (PAL) provided by the EFSA DRV. PAL is measured based on the ratio of total energy expenditure to basal metabolic rate. The parameters considered include activity type, intensity, and duration

From: Sex- and gender-based medicine in pediatric nutrition