Dreaded Freshman 15

“Given the common belief that the early college years have a deleterious effect on body weight. It may be that this erroneous belief is perpetuating negative attitudes about body weight in freshman college students and, consequently, having negative long-term health ramifications” (Morrow, Heesh, Dinger, Hull, Kneehans, and Fields, 2016). The phrase causes self-stem issues and increases the possibility of disorders in college students. Some disorders that might arise for the false allegation of the “Freshman 15” are bulimia, anorexia, and depression. Self-stem problems might lead to difficulties in interacting with other people since they are not content with themselves and will be afraid to be judged or

When I arrived here at college I was extremely disappointed with the selection of food here in the cafeteria. I frequently found myself eating only hamburgers and pizza over and over again, simply because I did not like the other choices. About four months into the school year I had do go to the doctor for a virus and when the nurse weighed me I was a little surprised by what I saw. I had gained a little over ten pounds, close enough to what some refer to as the “Freshman 15.” It is a common fear among college students that they are going to gain fifteen pounds during the course of adjusting to college life. However experts have stated that the idea of the so called “Freshman 15,” is not that accurate. Every college student is obviously

Let’s be realistic, just because we are starting off college and going into a entirely new environment, and experiencing a different level of education, does not mean we are going to get fat and gain 15 pounds.The thought of gaining 15 pounds seems overly questionable. According to Thrillist, the term “Freshman 15” was first used in a 1989 issue of the Seventeenth magazine (Anderson). The subheading of the cover was dubbed “Fighting the Freshman 15”, which was to fight against body shaming of gaining 15 pounds as a college freshman. Freshman 15 is completely fictional because students don’t actually gain 15 pounds, students gain weight throughout the years in college , and students lose weight.

Freshman year, I imagined that year to be amazing. I wanted it to just have an awesome flow but did it? It did in the beginning then a bomb went off during the middle of the year and turned freshman year into a complete disaster. Freshman year was supposed to be about having a great start to the rest of your high school life before you enter the big bad world but other students just couldn't help themselves but to create that bomb during the middle of my freshman year.

The thought of new adventures I will encounter and the freedom I will gain in college makes me ecstatic. Your First Year of College: 25 Strategies and Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond written by Randall S. Hansen, who is an entrepreneur who is focused on helping people with college success and health and wellness. “Get enough sleep, take your vitamins and eat right.” Getting enough sleep can improve your focus and agility. The author suggest that if you stay healthy, get enough sleep, and take your vitamins you should have a better chance of avoiding the “Freshman 15.” Without having your parents around to serve you a good balanced meal, one may be tempted to go for the cookies

One piece of advice that I would give to an incoming high school freshman would be that you should not worry about what other people think about you. You do not need to impress anyone and you most certainly do not need to try and change yourself for that person. There will be people in your life who try and make you do things that you normally would not do and maybe are not comfortable with. Do not let someone change you. If that person does not like that you do not do something that they do, or act how they act, chances are you probably should not be hanging around with them.

Let face it, everybody wishes they could be healthier. Whether it by exercising more, making better decisions about what we eat, or a combination of both. There are many ways for a college student to stay healthy. However, what I lack is the control needed in keeping up with these life changing habits.

Julianne Tarullo, a journalist from the Huffington Post and press coordination of NBCUniversal Media, explains the nutritional challenges of a college student in her article “Nutrition in College: Answers From the Experts.” Weight gain, eating habits, fad diets, drinking, and weight management are some of the nutritional challenges that a college student may face. Tarullo’s article relates to a topic of why college years are a nutritional challenge, which is a topic discussed in chapter 7 of “Get Fit Stay Well.”

Having bad eating habits can cause vastly eating disorders and illnesses. Students attending college that do not eat right are most likely to conceive an illness or become overweight. “An unhealthy diet is a major risk factor for becoming overweight and obese,” (McNight). Freshman 15 is most likely to get to the students that have This is something to think about when it comes to meal plans. The majority of the meal plans offered at any college are high in fats and calories. By consuming all of these foods you are more likely to having this problem.

Being a college student has greatly improved the way I eat now not just because I am in college, but also because I am in a developed country where I have better nutritious options. Moreover, I have taken

P., Ilich, J. Z., Dutton, G. R., Panton, L. B., & Abood, D. A. (2009). The freshman weight gain phenomenon revisited. Nutrition Reviews, 67(2), 83-94. doi:10.1111/j.1753-4887.2008.00143.x

Not only is the “Freshman 15” unhealthy, but this label can cause a person to lose confidence in herself due to her new image. Gaining these extra pounds can cause peers to tease and bully students, causing them to lose focus in school. With healthier choices in the dining halls, it will be easier for students to avoid this stereotype and feel better about themselves. College students will continue to maintain a healthy weight and keep their self esteem.

The Darwinian theory of survival of the fittest translates well to the college world. While living on my own, many of my long-dormant, carnivorous instincts kicked in. A trip to the local superstore meant that my pantry was well stocked, but replenishing it was another matter. I soon found myself planted firmly in a regimen of boxed noodles, frozen pizza, and TV dinners. While not the healthiest of diets, they did allow me enough carbohydrates to make it through twelve hours of classes.

This study is aimed to focus on the transition of high school students into their first year of college, and how the effect of their diet is being manipulated. Also, this study will determine if the substantial weight gain will lead to a person opening doors for later on diseases.

College age students face different problems than the teens in high school. When students live in dormitories at a university or college, they eat on a meal plan. They usually do not have money of their own to spend on food at restaurants so the cafeteria regulates what food they eat. The cafeterias serve a lot of foods such as hamburgers or other meats with sauces and a lot of potatoes. These foods are very high in starch and cause of weight gain.