calculate_rmr_HB: Original Harris-Benedict equation

Description Usage Arguments Details Value References

View source: R/metabolic.R

Description

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Calculates the rmr.

Usage

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calculate_rmr_HB(weight, height, age, sex)

Arguments

weight

weight in kg.

height

height in centimeters.

age

age in years.

sex

male or female.

Details

Basal metabolic rate studies in Humans, CJK Henry, 2005. The H-B equation is the most widely used equation in basal metabolic rate estimation. However, according to the original publication, the measurements were taken during the resting state, not under basal conditions.

Value

metabolic rate.

References

Comparison of predictive equations for resting metabolic rate in healthy nonobese and obese adults: a systematic review. Frankenfield D, Roth-Yousey L, Compher C. J Am Diet Assoc. 2005 May; 105(5):775-89.)


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