Nutritionist advises how to avoid the ‘freshman 15′

Weight gain is common for those leaving home for the first time As college freshmen head off to the dorms for the first time and make the transition from Mom’s kitchen to campus dining halls, weight gain is common. It’s often called the “freshman 15.” But putting on 15 pounds doesn’t have to happen, according to Rebecca Myrowitz, a nutritionist with the Greater Baltimore Medical Center’s …