get_kcal_vo2_conversion: Retrieve conversion factors from kilocalories to oxygen...

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get_kcal_vo2_conversionR Documentation

Retrieve conversion factors from kilocalories to oxygen consumption

Description

Retrieve conversion factors from kilocalories to oxygen consumption

Usage

get_kcal_vo2_conversion(RER, kcal_table = c("Lusk", "Peronnet", "both"))

Arguments

RER

numeric. The respiratory exchange ratio

kcal_table

The table to reference for converting kilocalories to oxygen consumption. See get_kcal_vo2_conversion

Details

RER values are matched to the table entries based on the minimum absolute difference. If there is a tie, the lower RER is taken.

Value

numeric vector giving the conversion factor from the specified table(s)

References

Peronnet, F., & Massicotte, D. (1991). Table of nonprotein respiratory quotient: an update. Can J Sport Sci, 16(1), 23-29.

Lusk, G. (1924). Analysis of the oxidation of mixtures of carbohydrate and fat: a correction. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 59, 41-42.

Examples

get_kcal_vo2_conversion(0.85, "both")


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