The 20 Fattest and Fittest Universities

Is your university populace fit as a fiddle, sprinting11. Boston College
between classes and the gym with the greatest of12. Texas Christian University
ease, or is it, as a whole, huffing and puffing its way13. University of California, Davis
back and forth from the computer lab to the local14. Georgia Institute of Technology
late-night hot dog joint? This is, of course, an15. Salisbury University (Md.)
exaggeration, but Men's Fitness magazine did partner16. Georgetown University (D.C.)
with research organization the Princeton Review to17. College of William and Mary (Va.)
come up with this much-needed, and18. College of Charleston (S.C.)
never-before-produced, list.19. East Carolina University (N.C.)
Using surveys of nearly 10,000 students from more20. California State University, Long Beach
than 660 of top colleges and universities in the UnitedWhat to Do if You Attend One of the Fattest
States, the researchers graded each school on theUniversities
following criteria:Healthy-Living Dorms: Thumbs up to Washington
Student Bodies: Students' gender, height, weight andUniversity in St. Louis for opening "healthy-living dorms."
weight gained or lost since beginning college.Students who choose to live in these campus abodes
Exercise: A measure of students' participation inpledge not to use drugs or drink to excess, and
weekly vigorous and leisurely physical activity.exercise facilities are located nearby. The University of
Bad Habits: A summary of how much fast food,Maine at Farmington, Indiana University in Bloomington,
alcohol and cigarettes students consumed on aGeorge Mason University and many others across the
weekly basis, along with how much time was spentnation have started similar programs.
participating in sedentary activities (other than studying),If you attend one of the fittest universities in the nation
like watching TV or playing video games.(or one that you believe is a close runner-up),
Other Lifestyle Choices: Supplement use, amount ofcongratulations! Your efforts toward a healthy college
sleep per night, and significant others' influence oncareer will likely be well supported. For those of you
fitness goals.who don't--don't despair. These tips can help you to
Campus Culture of Fitness: Physical fitnessstay trim and fit, no matter what school you attend.
requirements (or recommendations) and studentAlways eat breakfast. This is key to refueling your
opinions on the overall fitness of their school andbody after sleep and is essential if you want to feel
whether the campus promotes physical activity.energized. But don't just grab a doughnut. Take a few
The grades from each category were averaged tominutes to go to the cafeteria and have real
form the final grade. And the survey says:food--eggs, turkey bacon and fruit, for instance. If
Top 20 Fattest Universities of 2005there's no time, arm yourself ahead of time with nuts,
1. University of Louisiana, Lafayettecheese, fruit and hard-boiled eggs that you can store
2. University of New Orleansright in your dorm room.
3. Mississippi State UniversityResist the urge to party hardy. Alcohol can harm your
4. Southern Illinois University Carbondalebody, especially if you drink it in excess. Plus, it's high in
5. Portland State Universitycalories and nothing else, which makes indulging in too
6. University of North Carolina, Greensboromuch a surefire way to gain weight and risk your
7. Eastern Michigan Universityhealth in the short and long term (and if you get a
8. University of Kentuckyhangover the next day, you can give up doing anything
9. SUNY College, Brockport (N.Y.)productive).
10. University of South FloridaStay active. Whether it's walking across campus to
11. University of Nebraska, Omahaclass, working out in the fitness center, dancing to
12. Seton Hall University (N.J.)music with friends or playing sports, make sure that
13. Louisiana State Universityyou get some type of physical activity during the day.
14. Southwest Missouri State UniversityToo many hours spent watching TV, playing video
15. University of Texas, Dallasgames or sitting in front of a computer will catch up
16. West Chester University of Pennsylvaniawith you.
17. University of CincinnatiEat. Many college students skip meals, either while
18. Winona State University (Minn.)trying to lose weight or because they don't have time.
19. University of MaineYou should eat something at every meal, and keep
20. Old Dominion University (Va.)healthy snacks on hand to keep you nourished in
Top 20 Fittest Universities of 2005between. Raw veggies, fruits, nuts and dried coconut
1. Brigham Young Universityall make great options, or you can be creative and try
2. University of California, Santa Barbarasomething more exotic, like seaweed (incredibly rich in
3. Boston Universityvitamins and minerals).
4. University of VermontLinda Slater Dowling, a certified natural health
5. Northwestern University (Ill.)professional, is CEO & founder of the Nutritional
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10. University of Wisconsin, La CrosseHealthy, Be Natural" e-newsletter.