How to Help Your College Kid Avoid the Freshman 15

Students face a unique challenge when it comes to staying healthy, maintaining fitness, and avoiding the freshman 15 in college. Those of us who look back fondly at our own college days will tell you that it is the land of the all-nighters, studying, hanging out with friends, parties, and reveling in independence. Learning to manage time, maintain a schedule, and practice healthy habits can sometimes be overwhelming. Unfortunately, the first thing to go is often exercise.

For years, we have...