Freshman 15’ weight gain a myth, study says

Source: Washington Post Posted By: Christy H...4748 days ago

The study, conducted by researchers from Ohio State University and the University of Michigan at Dearborn, further says that that one factor that has an influence on weight among freshmen is heavy alcohol consumption.

The “Freshman 15” turns out to be a media myth, the study concludes, one that is powerful enough to be cited commonly as truth. In fact, the study says, women gain an average of 2.4 pounds during their freshman year and men 3.4 pounds.

The study was co-authored by Jay Zagorsky,....

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