I just finished a worksheet with this question and my text book said it was Chlamydia
That substance would be cathartic
The traditional recommendation was that everyone should consult with their doctor before they started to exercise. The reason behind this is that, in theory, when you start to participate in a moderate or intense activity, there is a slightly increased risk of a heart attack or cardiac complications.
So there is nothing interfering with the measurement of the weight. If something is on the weight pan, the weight will be higher than it should be.