Which practice ensures accurate weight measurement?

Which practice ensures accurate weight measurement?

• A. Weighing with clothes and shoes on
• B. Weighing at random times
• C. Weighing on a calibrated scale at the same time with similar clothing
• D. Estimating weight by appearance

Answer: (C)

Accurate weight measurement comes from controlling factors that can change the reading. Using a calibrated scale ensures the device is giving true values, and weighing at the same time helps minimize natural daily fluctuations. Wearing similar clothing (or light clothing) reduces extra weight from outfits, so the reading reflects body weight more accurately. Weighing with clothes and shoes on would add unknown weight and make the result unreliable, while weighing at random times or estimating by appearance introduces unnecessary variability and inaccuracy.

Accurate weight measurement comes from controlling factors that can change the reading. Using a calibrated scale ensures the device is giving true values, and weighing at the same time helps minimize natural daily fluctuations. Wearing similar clothing (or light clothing) reduces extra weight from outfits, so the reading reflects body weight more accurately. Weighing with clothes and shoes on would add unknown weight and make the result unreliable, while weighing at random times or estimating by appearance introduces unnecessary variability and inaccuracy.