The objectives of this study were to examine changes in body weight, body mass index
(BMI), body composition, and shape in a group of male and female students over the 4-year …

Differences in weight, body mass index (BMI), percent and absolute body fat, fat‐free mass,
and waist circumference were investigated in a group of males and females during the first …

Weight gain and behavioral patterns during college may contribute to overweight and
obesity in adulthood. The aims of this study were to assess weight, exercise, and dietary …

The obesity epidemic in North America has focused attention on the health risks of excess
weight gain. The transition from high school to university is a critical period for weight gain …

Abstract Objectives and Participants: Changes in body weight, composition, and size were
examined in college freshmen at the beginning (initial, n= 240) and end of fall semester …

Objective To examine the weight trajectory of students over 4 years of college. Methods
Anthropometric assessments were completed at the beginning and end of students' …

For K-12 students, obesity has been linked to student educational achievements. The study
objective was to determine whether academic performance in university students is …

Students entering their first year of college are faced with many stresses and changes,
including changes in eating and exercise behavior. A common but often undocumented …

With the increasing prevalence of obesity, there is a continuous search for effective obesity-
prevention and health-promotion interventions. These interventions should be based on …

Context The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess changes in
body weight and relative adiposity (% FAT) during college and identify potential moderating …