A Taste of Freedom: How Independence Shapes the College Diet

Growing up, your diet was primarily dictated by parents or caregivers, but when you leave home to go to college, you’re suddenly responsible for your nutrition and making meal decisions.

Some students purchase a meal plan for the dining hall, while others rely on grocery shopping and cooking their own meals or take-out meals from restaurants.

Depending on their upbringing, financial situation and knowledge of nutrition, college students’ diets vary widely in terms of healthfulness and nutritional value…

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