Should Freshman 15 Be Allowed In College

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Entering the fist year of college is scary for students. They need to learn how to study for important tests and exams, pay for their tuition and books, and need to accomplish everything without the help of their parents. However, what most first years are afraid of is the freshman fifteen. Parents worn their kids to eat right and stay active, while students try their hardest not to put on weight. College weight gain has become highly apparent in freshmen that it earned a nickname – the freshman 15. Freshman everywhere are gaining 5 – 7 pounds within their first year. The freshman 15 affects many first years due to limited healthy meal options, excessive alcohol drinking, and limited physical activity.
Students everywhere have access to school cafeterias or food stands. However, schools are not supply or promoting healthy or nutritious food to their students. Instead, Tim Horton’s, Sub Way, Pizza Pizza, and other food companies are located on campuses. Cafeterias serve meal options such as pizza, chocolate, and stir-fry. However, the main ... of food seems to be junk food. Chocolate, chips, and gummies line shelves and baskets in schools selves. Snacks are
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Students are discovering a gain of up to seven pounds of weight in their first year, due to their inability to watching what they are eating, consuming too much alcohol, and not participating in physical activity. School cafeterias’ provide students with high calorie, high sodium, and high saturated fat foods. Students not watching what they eat can consume too many calories in a day and find they will put on weight. Physical activity can help students control their weight and burn off extra calories gained from eating unhealthy and drinking excessively. Students can ward off any weight gain in their college years by watching how many calories they eat and by getting enough physical