The 'freshman 15': Trends and predictors in a sample of multiethnic men and women

Meghan M. Gillen; Eva S. Lefkowitz

doi:10.1016/j.eatbeh.2011.07.008

The 'freshman 15': Trends and predictors in a sample of multiethnic men and women

Meghan M. Gillen, Eva S. Lefkowitz

Division of Social Sciences (Abington)

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This study focused on predictors of the 'freshman 15' phenomenon among university students. Participants (N=390) included men and women who identified as African American (32%), Latino American (27%), and European American (41%). Students gained on average 3.2. lbs and 0.5 in BMI from their first through third semesters. Changes in weight and BMI did not differ by gender or racial/ethnic group. Students with lower Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores were more likely to experience the 'freshman 15'. Results suggest that universities should work with students who may be underprepared for college in order to minimize weight gain.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	261-266
Number of pages	6
Journal	Eating Behaviors
Volume	12
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2011.07.008
State	Published - Dec 2011

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