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Freshman 15
Most associate the term "Freshman 15" with the phenomenon of how college students gain weight their first semester attending a college or university. College freshmen seem to be the most susceptible to gaining weight their first semester (or year) at college, mostly attributed to a severe lifestyle change. Find out more in our Freshman 15: Why College Freshman? section.
Causes of the Freshman 15
The causes of the freshman 15 may seem to be common sense for many people, but others struggle to understand why they gain so much weight during the first year at a college or university. Here is a list of a few of the causes of the freshman fifteen that should be avoided as much as possible:- Lack of exercise
- Eating late at night
- Keeping unhealthy snacks on hand (in the dorm room)
- Eating unhealthy cafeteria food
- Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol
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