Weight gain in college? The freshman 15 is just a myth, U.S. study reveals
Monday, October 31, 2011 - 13:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Contrary to popular belief, most college students don't gain anywhere near 15 pounds during their freshman year, according to a new nationwide study. Rather than adding "the freshman 15," as it is commonly called, the average student gains between about 2.5 and 3.5 pounds during the first year of college.