School days: Fighting the college weight gain

Studies find most college students experience weight fluctuations during their freshman year VIDEO CNN's Linda Ciampa looks at freshman weight gain Windows Media 28K 80K

September 20, 1999
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(CNN) -- Experts say the majority of college students -- both men and women -- experience some fluctuation of weight during their freshman year -- the notorious "Freshman 15." While stress may be an underlying cause, easy access to food and alcohol doesn't help.

But for many, the weight gain is only temporary.

CNN Medical Correspondent Linda Ciampa reports.