Focus on the freshman fifteen
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Rebecca Graves, PhD; Sharon Fruh, PhD; Heather R. Hall, PhD; Katherine Bydalek, PhD; Theresa F. Wright, DNP; Debra M. Swanzy, DNP -- College of Nursing, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA; Bettina H. Riley, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, Community Mental Health Nursing, University of South Alabama, Mobille, Alabama, USA; Susan G. Williams, PhD, College of Nursing, University of South Alabama, Fairhope, Alabama, USA; Christen Carter, BMS-S, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA
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- University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
College freshmen are at high risk for weight gain, especially students originating from the Deep South U.S., where obesity and related chronic diseases are high. This exploratory study analyzed detailed information from pre-nursing freshmen regarding healthy lifestyle habits and challenges students experience in the obesogenic environment present on college campuses.
29th International Nursing Research Congress: Innovative Global Nursing Practice and Education Through Research and Evidence-based Practice, July 19-23, 2018. Melbourne, Australia.
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| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Freshman Fifteen; Healthy Habits; Obesity |
| Name | 29th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Date | 2018 |
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