Older students to help UI newcomers avoid 'freshman 15'

URBANA – College life can be dangerous for the waistline, as many university freshmen know.

Late-night pizza, all-you-can-eat dorm food, stress and, in some cases, alcohol all contribute to what's been known for years as the "freshman 15" – the 15 pounds, more or less, that can pile on in the first semester or two of college.

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