Stats of our lives: So much for the 'Freshman 15'
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The average weight, in pounds, gained by female students during their freshman year of college (for males, it's 3.4 pounds)
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Percentage of students who actually gained 15 pounds or more during their freshman year
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Percentage of college students who lost weight during their freshman year
Source: Ohio State University
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