How Not To Gain The Dreaded 'Freshman Fifteen'

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Sat, 09/13/2008 - 18:45

When fall classes at the University of California, San Diego begin on Sept. 25, freshmen will be on their own for the first time to spend endless hours on the computer, play video games and eat whatever they want, a recipe for weight gain.

However, several UC San Diego wellness, weight-management and counseling programs will help students beat the dreaded "freshmen fifteen."


 

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