Get Fit Stay Well, By Julianne Tarullo

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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

In the article, “Freshman 15: College Weight Gain Is Real” introduced by the writer, Jennifer Warner, argues that students would are off to college as freshman are in risk of gaining significant weight. Warner adds that “A new study shows that nearly one in four freshmen gain at least 5% of their body weight, an average of about 10 pounds, during their first semester” (Warner). Jennifer Warner supports this with researchers Heidi J. Wengreen and Cara Moncur of the department of nutrition and food sciences at Utah State University in Logan write in Nutrition Journal.The researchers added “Almost one quarter of students gained a significant amount of weight during their first semester of college”. This demonstrates that within these 25% of students, they gain significant

Eating as a college student can have it shares of eating problems, healthy, deep fired, homemade and fast food. When in college, there is a moment when we are free of problems when suddenly one problem shows up with another one showing up few moments with a third one not far apart equaling not one, not two but three problems that need to be fixed. From one of those three problems is hunger because it’s common for people to be hungry anytime of the day. Eduardo Martinez’s interesting argument article “A college argument”, has an interested argument that its target audience is college students because for starters, it has the subject college within the title making it easy to whom it talks about.

My article was about the dreaded freshman 15 and how it’s common for freshman students to gain weight during their first year. The article talks about if students actually gain 15 pounds just in their first year alone. Some studies have said that this is false, and the average weight gain is closer to around 7 and ½ pounds. While this isn’t so bad, the article goes on to show where all those calories will be coming from, and give tips as to how to avoid weight gain. The article mentions how to pick healthy food in the dining hall, and how to eat less while there. It advises also getting into habits of going to the gym and staying active alongside eating healthy. Lastly, it talks about snacking in between meals and drinking calories. The author

Many incoming student athletes face problems with being out of shape when they first start their season. Many will claim that they will start to get in shape when they begin practicing and once they get used to it. It could be true for some student athletes, but they will find themselves struggling throughout the first couple months. Why not start off the season already in shape by eating correctly. Diet will be one of the most important lifestyles in a student athlete’s life. A lot of new collegiate student athletes will not know that eating three meals a day will help them throughout their whole season as well as their pre-season. I believe that all student athletes should consume at least three meals a day while keeping in mind what they are eating. Not only is it important for them to eat three meals a day but it is very important for all student athletes to consume the right amount of water everyday.

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.

College is a time of new beginnings in an unfamiliar environment. It allows you to explore your interests and meet new friends that will be with you for a lifetime. College is also a time where you are experiencing life on your own being away from family. That means you have to manage your time efficiently, cook and clean for yourself, and perform daily tasks alone. Deciding what and where to eat are the age-old questions college students asks themselves every day. Do I make a nice meal for once or do I order Domino’s for the 3rd time this week? Should I have a Pop-Tart for dinner or risk it at the dining hall? There’s a reason it’s called the “Freshman 15”, an all you can eat buffet every day isn’t the best for your diet. Add that with a few drinks from week to week and you’re on your way to the college diet. This diet is nothing to be ashamed of, you just need to embrace it. There have been plenty of times where I have asked myself if popcorn and beer is

College can be a stressful time for many young adults and adding competitive sports into the equation can create unhealthy habits. While many individuals would argue that athletes are one of the healthiest groups on a college campus, they may not be as healthy as they appear to be. Our society looks at the physical health of individuals more so than anything else, which can compromise our nutritional and mental health. Unhealthy eating patterns can cause unnecessary consequences for people’s health in the future. Unfortunately, athletes are no exception and at times can be under even more stress from their coaches and peers to look a certain way. The stress of being a college athlete and a student can also push some athletes to turn to drugs

Obesity has risen over the years. The United States now has one of the highest obesity rates. Bad eating habits are usually the cause of this pandemic. For the past few decades, college dorm foods have led to these habits. The more unhealthy food choices are, the harder it is for people to resist these foods. Colleges serve a variety of unhealthy food in their dining halls that contributes to students’ lower GPA. By eating healthier, students can maintain a healthy weight, focus better in school, and increase their school performance to a higher grade point average (GPA).

The participants of this study are first-year college students. 45 participants were recruited as part of a larger cross-sectional study exploring weight management behaviors, psychosocial outcomes, and risk for obesity and metabolic syndrome. Each individual participant had to be a full-time a students living on campus between the ages of 18 and 20 years. Students that are on a varsity team or are pregnant were not allowed to participate in this study. (Add demographics)

Starting a new chapter in life, which could lead to an important transition in one’s life can be overwhelming. Many college students may encounter a great deal of stress and anxiety while trying to balance school, social life, and physical activity. However, it can be shown that when college students are put under pressure, instead of letting steam off with some physical activity, they may indulge in foods (Lattimore, 2001). Going to college is an

Obesity is a growing factor in the United States. Data confirms that there is an increase in fast food dining facilities across the United States as well as a decrease in nutritional information. Without an immediate change in this trend, obesity among young adults, specifically college students, will continue to rise above average. Colleges and universities should start providing healthier food options for students to choose from, offer healthy living and lifestyle coaching for undergraduate and graduate students, and require general promotion of healthy living across the campus or university. The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) should offer healthier food choices for students, require healthy lifestyle information classes, and promote the University Fitness Center more often. Healthier students are better learners and this can lead to a more successful life for those students (Basch 593-598).

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.

One of the many pieces of advice that people give to incoming students is to watch out for the “freshman 15” (gaining an extra 15 pounds from the easy access of food). That may be true, for it is something that