Freshman 15: Are Universities Doing Enough?
Journal: Media Watch (Vol.4, No. 2)Publication Date: 2013-05-01
Authors : STEVEN McCORKLE KEVIN ARMSTRONG MARK GOODMAN; JANICE GIDDENS;
Page : 236-247
Keywords : Freshman 15; sustainable agriculture; physical fitness; counseling;
Abstract
Freshman 15 has been identified as a major medical issue on college campuses for over a decade. Scholars have indicated that Freshman 15 treatment options need to include physical fitness, nutrition, and counseling. Our analysis of the web sites of 45 major universities indicates that most schools need to improve their communication methods if they are going to successfully provide intervention to their students.
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