According to a preliminary report of 1,800 students, the Tufts Longitudinal Health Study shows
• 59% report that their diet has deteriorated since attending college.
• While most students do not gain the “freshman 15,” college men and women gained and average of 5.5 and 4.5 pounds respectively during their freshman year.
• 66% of freshmen consume less than the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
• More than 60% exceed recommended intakes of total and saturated fat
• 50% don’t get enough fiber.