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DISORDERED EATING&STUDENT-ATHLETES & COLLEGE STUDENTS
from DG Magazine

Wrestlers pride themselves on being able to drop weight quickly in order to meet their goal for their weight class The repeated behavior is often tied to purging, extreme dieting and overexercise that can lead disordered eating
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The yoyo dieting can cause poor body image issues and low self-esteem Sports that focus on appearance, diet, and weight management are the greatest triggers or our student-athletes
What is Pescatarianism?
Food is medicine When we have a healthy relationship with food, we are open to all food with no restrictions, we are able to see the value of food to our bodies beyond calories but through the nourishment of our heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.

Pescatarian is the practice of incorporating seafood into an otherwise vegetarian diet. Pescatarians may or may not consume other animal products, such as eggs and dairy products for various reasons Individuals can work with an Integrative Nutritionist to learn more about how to ensure they are getting the vitamins and nutrients they need to have a healthy body. The focus is on nourishing your body from the inside out and finding a healthy relationship with food
History of the Freshman 15
The term "Freshman 15" is commonly used in the United States , Canada, new Zealand, and Australia that refers to first year students gaining this amount of weight during their Freshman year of College
Some noted causes of wt gain in college are significantly associated with increased alcohol intake, cafeteria style-food, and fast food restaurants Other causes are stressors associated with malnutrition, stress, anxiety, lack of exercise, and missing home. Many universities are working with an initiative to decrease the adverse effects of being away from home and working with students to decrease anxiety and stress associated with this first time from home phenomenom.
