Recently, thousands of African-American students started college for the first time and lots of big changes are headed their way. Life away from home includes a whole host of new responsibilities like arriving to class on time, getting good grades, meal planning on a limited budget and the list goes on.
One of the biggest challenges during this time is avoiding the “Freshman 15” ― the amount of weight college students are said to gain in their first year. Obesity is a critical issue in the African-American community, especially for women. Making unbalanced food choices might taste good for a moment but can lead to a long-term struggle with weight. Choices made during this time can put students on the road to a healthy and active future or lead them on a path to bad health.
Here are a few tips for eating and exercising that will set your student up for success.
Don’t Skip Breakfast
Take the Long Way
Eat Fruits & Veggies
Mini-Size the Mini-Fridge
