Body measurements
Weight
Body weight
Included in Baseline and Complete, measured during at-home visits.
Compare membershipsWeight is most useful as a trend over time.
Your weight is measured during your at-home visit and used to calculate your BMI. One reading tells you little on its own, but the trend over months and years can be meaningful.
Small changes between visits are normal.
Body weight shifts during the day with food, fluids, and clothing, so small differences between visits are normal. Steady change over months is more useful to notice, and unplanned weight loss or gain is worth raising with a clinician.
Canada's adult obesity guideline puts the focus on improving health and well-being, and weight is one part of that picture. It's read alongside your waist, blood pressure, and blood results.
Questions
Why is weight measured at the visit?
A measured weight keeps your BMI accurate and gives you a consistent baseline to compare against from one visit to the next.
What if my weight is higher than I expected?
One number doesn't define your health. A clinician can look at where weight is carried, your blood pressure, and your blood results to understand what it means for you.