The Freshman 15 Myth

THE FRESHMAN 15 MYTH 1. According to a nationwide study freshmen students gain between 2.5 and 3.5 pounds on average. 0123 ..... The typical freshman only gains around a half a pound more than a person who is the same age, but doesn't go to college. In the same study men gained an average of 3.4 pounds. and women gained an average of 2.4 pounds during their freshman year. •... ... No more than 10% of college freshmen who participated in the study gained 15 pounds or more. 1/4 A quarter of freshmen who participated in the study lost weight during their freshman year. Of all factors tested, binge consumption of alcohol was the only factor that had a significant impact on weight gain. By the end of college, a woman gains between And a man gains between. 7-9 12-13 pounds on average. pounds on average. AMERITECH COLLEGE www.ameritech.edu Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111031115239.htm 3.4 Ibs THE FRESHMAN 15 MYTH 1. According to a nationwide study freshmen students gain between 2.5 and 3.5 pounds on average. 0123 ..... The typical freshman only gains around a half a pound more than a person who is the same age, but doesn't go to college. In the same study men gained an average of 3.4 pounds. and women gained an average of 2.4 pounds during their freshman year. •... ... No more than 10% of college freshmen who participated in the study gained 15 pounds or more. 1/4 A quarter of freshmen who participated in the study lost weight during their freshman year. Of all factors tested, binge consumption of alcohol was the only factor that had a significant impact on weight gain. By the end of college, a woman gains between And a man gains between. 7-9 12-13 pounds on average. pounds on average. AMERITECH COLLEGE www.ameritech.edu Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111031115239.htm 3.4 Ibs