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weir_equation: Calculate energy expenditure using the Weir equation

Description

Calculate energy expenditure using the Weir equation

Usage

weir_equation(VO2, VCO2, epochSecs)

Value

numeric scalar indicating predicted energy expenditure from the Weir equation, based on the inputs

Arguments

VO2

Oxygen consumption

VCO2

Carbon dioxide production

epochSecs

The averaging window of the metabolic data, in seconds

References

De V Weir, J. B. (1949). New methods for calculating metabolic rate with special reference to protein metabolism. The Journal of physiology, 109(1-2), 1.

Examples

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weir_equation(3.5, 3.1, 60)

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