If a clinician selects a mid-range caloric target for a moderately active 2-year-old, which energy value best represents a reasonable midpoint in the 1,000–1,600 kcal/day range?

• A. About 1,300 kcal/day, the midpoint of 1,000 and 1,600 kcal/day.
• B. Exactly 1,000 kcal/day for all toddlers regardless of activity because standardization is essential in clinical practice.
• C. About 1,800 kcal/day because the midpoint should exceed the upper bound to provide energy reserves for toddler activity.
• D. About 900 kcal/day because midpoints always fall below the lower bound for toddlers.

Answer: (A)