healthsciencecalculator.get_bmr

Functions

get_bmr(→ float)

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

Module Contents

healthsciencecalculator.get_bmr.get_bmr(weight: float, height: float, age: int, sex: str) → float[source]

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.

Parameters:

  • weight (float) – Weight of the individual in kilograms.

  • height (float) – Height of the individual in centimeters.

  • age (int) – Age of the individual in years.

  • sex (str) – Biological sex of the individual. Accepted values are “male” or “female”.

Returns:

The estimated BMR value in calories per day.

Return type:

float

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)

Examples

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