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Freshman 15 is More Like the Freshman 3

Even if you didn’t go to college, you’ve likely heard of the dreaded Freshman Fifteen. It’s the expression used to refer to all the weight—supposedly 15 pounds, hence the name—packed on by college students during their freshman year.

The Freshman 15 is usually attributed to increased alcohol intake or full-on binge drinking; all-you-can-eat dining hall buffets; the late-night consumption of high-calorie, high-fat foods like pizza; high stress levels due to classes and exams; and lack…