nutrition trends

With so many different influencers saying what they say online, and various other platforms messing with our minds, it’s no wonder that college students might get confused about eating habits. Of course, eating disorders can be life-threatening, and it’s thus critical that we address any and all eating-related issues that may arise.

Treatment for eating disorders is still not up to par. There’s a big stigma against those suffering from eating disorders, and with movements like “fat shaming” on the rise, you can probably understand why it can be hard to talk about them.

Food is part of our culture and livelihood, so it would make sense why someone might be a bit afraid to speak of their problems with it.

But for now, we’re going to look at how these disorders affect young people in life, particularly those in college. These folks are young and have their whole lives ahead of them… Do they really need more pressure from the media to look a certain way?

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Each day, we’re bombarded with both fast food advertisements and reminders that health should always be our number one priority.

With rising inflation, unemployment, and general costs of living, food costs have also taken a hit. Let’s look at some statistics about healthy food vs. unhealthy food to see how you can make the most of your salary this month.

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Welcome to the US of A — where 70%+ of adults are overweight, 7-Eleven serves up diabetes in a cup (64 oz. Double Gulps), and overweight airline passengers need to buy two dang seats!

(Read it in Cletus’s voice from GTA 5 for the full effect.)

Obesity in America isn’t a new concept, but it certainly is a discouraging one. In fact, US obesity rates have more than doubled since 1980, even in the health-conscious Generation Z.

But just how severe is the obesity epidemic on college campuses? The 13+ statistics below are an eye-opening — and slightly sad — look at college student obesity.

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Oh, no. Are we really about to complain that schools in the twenty-twenties are still serving buffalo chicken pizza, fries drenched in grease, and Monster energy drinks? Yes, yes, we are.

School lunches are a bit of an utter disgrace, and here are 15 truly unhealthy school lunch statistics that’ll make you wonder “…but what about the children?”

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Psh, fifteen?! Those are rookie numbers.

The “Freshman 15” is a rite of passage for first-year college students everywhere, sandwiched between alcohol-fueled nights, bottomless meals at on-campus dining halls, frat parties, and homecoming football games.

(Oh, yeah, and “education.”)

The good news is that the freshman 15 (in the most literal sense) isn’t a reality for most college students. But that doesn’t make these 13+ statistics any less alarming.

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Gen Z honestly lucked out in one sense: school lunches.

No, really, if you were a 90s kid stuck with a cheese slice wedged between slices of white bread, weirdly greasy 6-inch cookies, and ice-cold chicken nuggets, you’re really missing out. Modern school lunches are now healthier than ever, with whole grains, vegetables, and fruits on trays.

But some districts also had the genius idea of adding fast food — like burgers, fries, soda, and fried chicken — into the cafeteria line somewhere between the apples and the coleslaw.

Bummer alert! Check out these 11 down-right depressing statistics about fast food in schools.

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Some thirty-five years ago, the California-based PowerBar company launched the first-ever commercial energy bar designed with endurance athletes in mind.

The invention later spiraled into the modern-day protein bar, packing over 20g of the muscle-building nutrient in a wrapped, chocolatey, & easy-carry serving.

Just grab a bar from the pantry, toss it in your gym bag, and that’s it!

Today, the protein bar fitness trend is a multi-billion dollar industry. Check out these fascinating protein bar market size & growth statistics to put “sports nutrition” into a better perspective.

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Millennials are always in the limelight, but never for a good reason.

We’re always copping the blame for absurd things, like destroying casual dining, not buying enough diamonds, skipping out on golf, and — worst of all — leaving cereal in the 2000s!

Business Insider even dedicated an entire article to discussing the 19 industries and products we’re single-handedly ruining as a generation.

But for us Millennials (also known as Gen Y), we finally have something to brag about:

We’re fitness freaks!

Step aside Boomers, Gen Z, and Gen X. Here are 16 statistics, facts, and trends that prove once and for all that Millennials are the healthiest and fittest generation.

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Creatine is arguably one of the most popular and well-studied sports supplements in the history of mankind. In fact, the U.S. creatine market exploded to $428.3 million in 2020.

The creatine research and success stories are nothing short of fascinating. But how much do you really know about the powder gymnasts, wrestlers, weightlifters, and cyclists swear by?

Check out these 9+ powerful (yes, pun intended) creatine statistics!

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Ahh, college dining halls — where roommates become friends, the freshman fifteen becomes a reality, and the line wraps around the building from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (What’s not to love?)

Oh, right, the “luxury” of on-campus dining is also ridiculously expensive.

So pricey, in fact, that skipping the meal plan could afford you a year’s tuition at a community college, a 2009 Honda Civic, and four months’ worth of rent for a one-bedroom apartment.

These 15 college dining meal plan statistics will put the entire “American college experience” into perspective (and you’ll regret being woke after this doozy).

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