While most of us have heard about the "Freshman 15" — the stereotypical first-year weight gain among college students — a growing share of young adults are experiencing quite the opposite. Some 10% to ...

As a high school freshman, Alexa Larson’s every thought was occupied by her weight. “I didn’t have time for friends. I didn’t have time for activities,” Larson said. “I didn’t really have any goals in ...

Going to college is one of the biggest transitions in young adult life. The move to college involves dramatic changes in routines, structure, and support. These shifts, coupled with academic and ...

According to the National Eating Disorders Association, the eating disorder risk among college students has substantially increased by thirteen percent from 2013 to 2021. The "freshman fifteen" is the ...

We as college students are probably all familiar with the "freshmen 15" and how they have gotten their fair share of attention and shaming for reinforcing the eating disorder mentality that is ever so ...

Cheeseburger displayed at local Provo restaurant. Students often choose to consume fast food during college years because of time and financial limitations. (Jaycee Lundell) For Alena Boud, her ...

Nourishing your body well is a must during times of transition because growth requires extra physical and psychological energy. College is one of those times. “Real hope combined with real action has ...

HOUSTON, Aug.13 -- A University of Houston researcher is reporting that various childhood experiences, both good and bad, may shape college students’ eating behaviors. The study integrates earlier ...

New research with University of Cincinnati connections debunks the standard assumption of disordered eating and proposes more personalized attention. "The study highlights how complex disordered ...

For young college women, scrolling through Instagram feeds often means looking at a barrage of photos featuring nothing but perfect skin, skinny toned bodies and beautiful hair. It all seems so ...

Juggling the demands of college while trying to maintain a healthy diet can feel like a circus act. But who says you can’t be the ringmaster? Between cram sessions and caffeine-fueled all-nighters, ...