Weight gain during the first year of college has become so commonplace, the term “Freshman 15” was long ago coined to describe the phenomenon. A 2015 meta-analysis of this topic found that about 60.9% of first year students gain an average of 7.5 pounds. The study’s authors suggest that weight gain in the first year […]
Author Archives: Anna Macnak, ¡Por Vida!
Anna Macnak is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator working with the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District as the dietitian for the ¡Por Vida! program. The ¡Por Vida! program is a restaurant recognition program that helps adults and children identify the healthiest items on the menu.
