30 Ways to Survive Dining Hall and Dorm Room Food: Tips to Avoid the Freshman 15

The “15” in Freshman 15 may be an arbitrary number, but many college freshmen do gain weight during their first year and continue right through college and beyond.

College, however, should be enjoyed. Students shouldn’t live in fear of gaining weight, nor should they feel like they need to skip meals or follow crazy diets. Food is the body’s fuel and without a steady supply of the good stuff how can you ever get out of low gear or have a shot at acing an exam or getting a paper done on time?

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