The transition between living at home and freshman year in college often means lots of new additions and stressors added into a student’s life. Most college freshmen have heard of the “freshman 15”, or the commonly believed 15 pounds of weight gain that a freshman will put on in their first year of college. New studies at several different universities around the United States have shed light on the amount of weight that most freshmen put on. Interestingly, the average freshmen will put on between four and seven pounds in their first year and will average an increase in weight of 15 pounds over their four years in college.
Not all college students will gain weight during their first year, but studies have shown that more than half of them do. Much of this is related to overeating and lack of exercise which becomes common lifestyle choices for most college freshman.
Don’t Miss Out!
No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages.
But we can only do that with your support. Please consider a yearly subscription to our online news site; at $37 a year, it’s one of the best investments you can make for yourself.
We also offer monthly and quarterly subscription plans.
To subscribe, please click here.
Existing members, please click here.
The Franklin Reporter & Advocate Eight Villages, One Community
