There are many presumptions—”beliefs that persist in the absence of supporting scientific evidence”—and even myths—”beliefs that persist despite contradicting evidence”—about weight control. Seven of ...
The summer before my freshman year of college, I worried about making friends, succeeding academically, and being away from family. But the fear that trumped them all was "the Freshman 15"—the dreaded ...
If starting college felt to you like being handed a new life in a paper cup, unfamiliar, noisy, and full of free refills, you’re not alone. The phrase “Freshman 15” has worked the same way: a ...
The "freshman 15," which describes the weight gain experienced by new college students, is an exaggeration, says Jennifer McDaniel, instructor and dietitian with St. Louis University. "There is ...