Inactivity, drinking pack on pounds

By Nanci Hellmich

"Many college students don't gain the dreaded freshman 15 their first year away from home, but they do pack on 6 to 9 pounds, two studies show."

"Why? Key reasons include dramatic increases in beer drinking and significant decreases in physical activity..."

"The Indiana researchers also found that college students are drinking more and exercising less than they did in high school. Male students reported drinking two to four times the number of beers they drank each week while in high school. Depending on the brand and type, 12 ounces of beer has between 100 to 175 calories..."

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