Freshman 15: Weight Gain Averages Six Pounds for Men
Researchers from Tufts report freshmen commonly gain about six pounds for men and 4.5 for women. Health experts at Wichita State and Kansas State cite irregular meals, late snacking, and dorm cafeterias as factors. They advise small changes, nutrition labeling, food journals, and regular activity to counteract habits.
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Marilyn Yourdon
Wichita State University
Kansas State University
Dianna Schalles
Lafene Health Center
Tufts University
Schalles
Yourdon
Tips for Avoiding Gains From Everyday Eating
Practical advice to keep calories in balance and avoid weight gain. Do not skip meals and instead snack wisely. Track bites with a food journal, choose healthier options, and add activity like walking steps. Use the Food Pyramid to guide choices and avoid feeling deprived.
Museum bid to honor African American history faces funding squeeze
National African American History and Culture museum efforts struggle for support as Washington hosts 94 museums and Congress shows limited funding. Advocates warn the Mall could fill with existing institutions, despite a Presidential Commission created last year after decades of effort.
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Congress
Mall
Michelle Bibbs
DuSable Museum of
Chicago
Bibbs
National Mall
Capitol
Washington Monument
National Air and Space Museum
National Gallery of Art
Martin Luther King Jr
National Museum of
First diaper recycling begins in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita launches what is described as the nation’s first diaper recycling program a six month pilot beginning Tuesday with about 500 participants. The project is funded by 500000 dollars in state and local funds plus Knowaste a Canada based company.
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Santa Clarita
Frank Ferry
Los Angeles
Knowaste
Ontario
Netherlands
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