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Weight gained during first year at university
The term "Freshman 15" is an expression commonly used in the United States and Canada to refer to weight gain during a student's first year in college. Although the 15 refers to a 15 lb (6.8 kg) weight gain, the expression can apply more generally. In Australia and New Zealand, it is sometimes referred to as "First Year Fatties",[1] "Fresher Spread",[2] or "Fresher Five",[3][4] the latter referring to a gain of 5 kg (11 lb).
Causes of this weight gain can include increased alcohol intake, consumption of fat and carbohydrate-rich foods, malnutrition, stress, and decreased levels of exercise. Some colleges and universities are taking steps to promote healthy eating habits and physical activity among their students in order to address the issue of accelerated weight gain.[5][6]
Research into the subject has shown that on average, a college student gains anywhere from 2-3 lb (1-1.5 kg) of weight during their first year.[7]
^Cara (2013-05-10). "First Year Fatties | Health and Fitness". Mhsbroadcaster.org. Archived from the original on 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2014-03-07.
^Lissa Christopher (April 2011). "University life can make you fat". Smh.com.au. Archived from the original on 2014-03-17. Retrieved 2014-03-07.
^Nick. "The Fresher Five". Critic - Te Arohi. Otago University Students' Association. Archived from the original on 2017-04-12. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
^Hercus, Josh. "Fresher FAQ". Critic - Te Arohi. Archived from the original on 2017-04-12. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
^Anderson, Jonathan R.; Bloom, Myra J.; Broshous, Wyatt T.; Chen, Gladys Y.X.; Jost, Scarlet R.; Lang, Andrew S.I.D.; Neto, Luiz Carlos L.D.S.; Mankin, Nancy V.; McMahan, Erika R.; Merheb, Jonathan A.; Nelson, Philip P.; Valderrama-Araya, Enrique F. (2023). "Can leading a physically active and healthy lifestyle prevent gaining the freshman 15?". Human Movement. 24 (4): 118–125. doi:10.5114/hm.2023.127976. S2CID 265175646.
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