The "freshman fifteen" (the "freshman five" actually): predictors and possible explanations

Article Abstract:

The theory of "freshman fifteen", an idea that a college freshman will gain as much as 15 pounds on his first year not living at home, is tested and explained. Results show that both male and female college students gained 3 .5 and 4.0 pound respectively, during their first year in college. The causes of their weight gain, such as interpersonal relations and engagement in physical activities, are discussed.

Causes of, Weight gain, College freshmen

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Prevalence and correlates of eating disorders in Latinos in the United States

Article Abstract:

An analysis explains the existence and the various correlates of the eating disorders found in Latinos in the United States. The results show that the Latinos have high rates of binge eating disorders, obesity being the main correlate.

Public affairs, Labor Distribution by Employer, Psychological aspects, Social aspects, Diagnosis, Statistics, Eating disorders, Latin Americans

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