Health Tip: Measuring Weight Accurately at Home

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Measuring weight is key to calculating your body mass index (BMI), says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

To measure weight accurately at home, the CDC recommends:

• Use a digital scale. Avoid scales that are spring-loaded.
• Place the scale on a firm floor, rather than on carpet.
• Remove shoes and heavy clothing.
• Stand with both feet in the center of the scale.
• Record the weight to the nearest decimal fraction.

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