healthsciencecalculator.get_bmr
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.. py:module:: healthsciencecalculator.get_bmr


Functions
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.. autoapisummary::

   healthsciencecalculator.get_bmr.get_bmr


Module Contents
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.. py:function:: get_bmr(weight: float, height: float, age: int, sex: str) -> float

   Computes Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) using the Harris-Benedict equation.

   The BMR is an estimate of the number of calories your body needs to perform
   basic life-sustaining functions, such as breathing, circulation, and cell production.

   :param weight: Weight of the individual in kilograms.
   :type weight: float
   :param height: Height of the individual in centimeters.
   :type height: float
   :param age: Age of the individual in years.
   :type age: int
   :param sex: Biological sex of the individual. Accepted values are "male" or "female".
   :type sex: str

   :returns: The estimated BMR value in calories per day.
   :rtype: float

   .. rubric:: Notes

   The Harris-Benedict equation is used to calculate BMR:
   - For males: BMR = 88.362 + (13.397 * weight) + (4.799 * height) - (5.677 * age)
   - For females: BMR = 447.593 + (9.247 * weight) + (3.098 * height) - (4.330 * age)

   .. rubric:: Examples

   >>> get_bmr(70, 175, 25, "male")
   1668.872
   >>> get_bmr(60, 165, 30, "female")
   1392.247