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Why are people less likely to be fat/obese in college?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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As compared to when?: Many people are older teens or young adults. Many people put on weight as their adult age advances. I would suspect that many college students are also physically active.

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Answered 5/25/2015

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