calculate_bmi: Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)

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Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)

Description

Uses weight (kg) and height (m) to calculate BMI. Converts from lbs and inches if needed and units are properly supplied.

Usage

calculate_bmi(height, weight, height_units = "m", weight_units = "kg")

Arguments

height	height in cm, m, or inches
weight	weight in lbs or kg
height_units	units in "cm", "m", or "inches"
weight_units	units as "lbs" or "kg"

Value

numeric vector containing BMI results

Examples

calculate_bmi(height = 1.778, weight = 75)

calculate_bmi(height = 70, weight = 165,
              height_units = "inches", weight_units = "lbs")
              
#incorrect units
calculate_bmi(height = 70, weight = 165,
              height_units = "in", weight_units = "lbs")
              
calculate_bmi(height = c(70, 72, 65), 
              weight = c(165, 180, 155),
              height_units = "inches", weight_units = "lbs")

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