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The Freshman 15 Is Only a Freshman 5

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First-year college students are at risk for gaining weight and developing eating disorders. Two University of North Carolina healthcare experts weigh in on how to develop healthy eating habits on campus.

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Tags: Eating Disorder, Disease and Condition, Diet and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Healthcare, Teen Health

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‘Freshman 15’ Weight Gain? ‘Freshman 3’ May Be More Realistic - NYTimes.com

nytimes.com — “According to a new study, freshmen actually gain an average of 2.5 to 3.5 pounds, and the weight gain has little to do with college attendance.View full resource at nytimes.com

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College 15 is a myth - latimes.com

latimes.com — “The idea that college freshmen gain an average of 15 pounds in their first year of school is a myth -- the average is really between 2.4 pounds for women and 3.4 pounds for men, the co-author of a new study said Tuesday.View full resource at latimes.com

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'Freshman 15' May Be Just a Myth

teens.webmd.com — “New research shows that the freshman 15 is just a myth.View full resource at teens.webmd.com

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Study indicates "freshman 15" is a myth - Related Stories - AAP SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Students gain an average of 2.5 to 3.5 pounds in their first year of college, a far cry from the 15-pound weight gain associated with the freshman year, a study in Social Science Quarterly revealed. Experts said the phrase "freshman 15" may negatively affect students' weight perception, especially …View full resource at smartbrief.com

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'Freshman 15' an Overestimate, Researchers Say - ABC News

abcnews.go.com — “Contrary to what most people believe, college freshman put on only between 2.5 and 3.5 pounds during their first year, a study found.View full resource at abcnews.go.com

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Freshman 15 weight gain is a myth: study | Reuters

reuters.com — “CLEVELAND (Reuters) - The idea that college freshmen gain an average of 15 pounds in their first year of school is a myth -- the average is really between 2.4 pounds for women and 3.4 pounds for men, theView full resource at reuters.com

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'Freshman 15': Weight Gain a Myth Researchers Say - International Business Times

ibtimes.com — “The "freshmen 15" - the widely reported 15 pounds that students gain in their first college year - may be just a myth, according to a nationwide survey.View full resource at ibtimes.com

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Freshman 15 is a myth; plethora of fitness options is not - The Independent Florida Alligator: Campus

alligator.org — “Have you ever heard of the freshman 15? That daunting, infant-sized mass of weight that the average freshman is predicted to gain?View full resource at alligator.org

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Beating the Freshman 15

teens.webmd.com — “How to stay fit, healthy, and at least close to your high school weight during your first year at college.View full resource at teens.webmd.com

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Central Texas Teen Looks For A Bone Marrow Donor | Scott & White Healthcare Community blog

community.sw.org — “The college freshman has made the best of her years, but now the only cure for Jalyn White is to find a bone marrow donor that is her perfect match.View full resource at community.sw.org

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Cannons’ Eck isn’t slowed by diabetes - Boston.com

articles.boston.com — “Chris Eck dropped 20 pounds in two weeks in the fall of 2004. He couldn’t figure out why he was drinking a 32-ounce bottle of water about every 15 minutes. Then a freshman at Colgate University,View full resource at articles.boston.com

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Healthy Diet Plan: Shape Magazine

shape.com — “This plan helps you lose weight on your terms, so you can look and feel like a dream in your dress.View full resource at shape.com

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Kentucky Ousts No. 1 Ohio State in NCAAs; Kansas, North Carolina, VCU Win - Bloomberg

bloomberg.com — “Freshman Brandon Knight hit a 15-foot jump shot with 5.4 seconds remaining as the University of Kentucky knocked off overall top seed Ohio State University 62-60 in the regional semifinals of the men--™s college basketball tournament.View full resource at bloomberg.com

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College Freshmen Stress Levels High, Survey Finds - NYTimes.com

nytimes.com — “Freshmen are reporting record levels of stress in an annual survey involving more than 200,000 students.View full resource at nytimes.com

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How to: Lose the Freshman 15 | Maryville Pawprint

blogs.maryville.edu — “Gaining weight can be a common problem most students have when living away from home the first year of college. Many colleges including Maryville call thisView full resource at blogs.maryville.edu

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