Category Archives: teens

Nudging College Kids to Eat Less

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Chris MacDonald

How do you get college freshman to avoid that first-term weight-gain known as “the Freshman 25?” What’s the right cafeteria policy? How do you balance making sure every student gets enough to meet his or her needs, without overfeeding them? … Continue reading →

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Energy Drinks Again — This Time, With Alcohol

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Chris MacDonald

I recently blogged about controversy over energy drinks, and particularly over marketing them to young people. Well, energy drinks are back in the news. And this time, they’ve got added booze. See: Caffeine and Alcohol Drink Is Potent Mix for … Continue reading →

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